LGBT rights in Niger
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| LGBT rights in Niger | |
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 Niger |
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | – |
| Family rights | |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niger face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal.[1]
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[edit] Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger.[1]
[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships
Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.
[edit] Discrimination protections
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
[edit] 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]
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