LGBT rights in Niger

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Niger face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal,[1] however LGBT persons face stigmatization among the broader population.

LGBT rights in Niger
Niger
StatusLegal,[1] age of consent not equalised
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone[2]
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo[1]
AdoptionNo[3]

Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger but the age of consent is not equal for same-sex and opposite-sex sexual activity.[1]

Recognition of same-sex relationships

Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.[1]

Discrimination protections

There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.[2]

Living conditions

The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "there were no known organizations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons and no reports of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, gay persons experienced societal discrimination."[2]

Summary table
Same-sex sexual activity legal (Always legal)
Equal age of consent (Always legal)
Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence (Always legal)
Anti-discrimination laws in employment (Always legal)
Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services (Always legal)
Same-sex marriage (Always legal)
Recognition of same-sex couples (Always legal)
Step-child adoption by same-sex couples (Always legal)
Joint adoption by same-sex couples (Always legal)
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military (Always legal)
Right to change legal gender (Always legal)
Access to IVF for lesbians (Always legal)
Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples (Always legal)
MSMs allowed to donate blood (Always legal)

See also

References
  1. State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults Archived 27 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. NIGER Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Niger".
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