LGBT rights in Burkina Faso
LGBT rights in Burkina Faso  |
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.svg) Burkina Faso |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal |
| Gender identity/expression | Unknown |
| Military service | Unknown |
| Discrimination protections | Unknown |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships |
Same-sex marriage not constitutionally recognized |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) persons in Burkina Faso can face legal issues not experienced by non-LGBT citizens. Burkina Faso has no laws outlawing private same-sex sexual acts.
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Laws regarding same-sex sexual acts [edit]
Both male and female same-sex sexual activity has always been legal in Burkina Faso.[1]
Recognition of same-sex unions [edit]
The Constitution of Burkina Faso does not authorize same-sex marriage.
La famille est la cellule de base de la société. L’Etat lui doit protection. Le mariage est fondé sur le libre consentement de l’homme et de la femme. Toute discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, l’ethnie, la caste, l’origine sociale, la fortune est interdite en matière de mariage. Les enfants sont égaux en droits et en devoirs dans leurs relations familiales. Les parents ont le droit naturel et le devoir d’élever et d’éduquer leurs enfants. Ceux-ci leur doivent respect et assistance.[2]
Adoption of children [edit]
According to the U.S. Department of State, "Married, cohabiting, heterosexual couples who have been married for at least five years may adopt a child. Single applicants are almost never permitted to adopt children in Burkina Faso."[3]
Living conditions [edit]
The U.S. Department of State's 2011 Human Rights Report found that,
The law does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and occupation, housing, statelessness, or access to education or health care. However, societal discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity remained a problem. Religious and traditional beliefs do not accept homosexuality, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons were reportedly occasional victims of verbal and physical abuse. There were no reports that the government responded to societal violence and discrimination against such persons. LGBT organizations had no legal presence in the country but existed unofficially. There were no reports of government or societal violence against such organizations.[4]
See also [edit]
Notes [edit]
- ^ "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults", authored by Lucas Paoli Itaborahy, International Lesbian, Gay, Trans, and Intersex Association, May 2012
- ^ (French) Article 23, Constitution du Burkina Faso
- ^ "Intercountry Adoption: Burkina Faso", Bureau of Consular Affairs, United States Department of State, November 2010
- ^ 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sudan, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State, page 23
External links [edit]
- Asylumlaw.org: Sexual Minorities & HIV Status (Burkina Faso) — various information packets used for asylum purposes
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