LGBT rights in Eritrea
| LGBT rights in Eritrea | |
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.svg) Eritrea |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Illegal[1] |
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Penalty:
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10 days to 3 years imprisonment[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Family rights | |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Eritrea face legal risks not experienced by non-LGBT citizens. Homosexual acts are illegal in Eritrea, punishable by up to 3 years in prison.
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[edit] Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited in Section II of the penal code from 1960. Article 600 "unnatural carnal offences" can be punished for internment for between 10 days and 3 years.[2] [3]
[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships
Same-sex couples have no legal recognition.
[edit] Child adoptions
Although homosexuality is considered a crime, child adoption has been legal since 2003.[citation needed]
[edit] Discrimination protections
There is no protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
[edit] Living conditions
The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that, in 2010, "there were unconfirmed reports that the government carried out periodic roundups of individuals considered gay and lesbian, and gays and lesbian faced severe societal discrimination. The government accused foreign governments of promoting the practice to undermine the government." The report also found that "there were uncorroborated reports that known gays and lesbians in the armed forces were subjected to severe abuse. There were no known lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender organizations in the country."[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ a b Ottosson, Daniel (May 2008). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults". International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). pp. Page 14. http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2008.pdf. Retrieved 5 May 2009.
- ^ Spartacus International Gay Guide, page 1216. Bruno Gmunder Verlag, 2007.
- ^ "Eritrea". Sodomy Laws. http://www.sodomylaws.org/world/eritrea/eritrea.htm. Retrieved 6 April 2007.
- ^ http://paei.state.gov/documents/organization/160120.pdf
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