LGBT rights in Eritrea

LGBT rights in Eritrea
StatusIllegal[1]
PenaltyUp to 3 years imprisonment
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNo
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex unions
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Eritrea face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.[2] Homosexual acts are illegal in Eritrea; typically punishable by up to three years in prison. LGBT persons are reportedly prosecuted by the government and additionally face hostility amongst the broader population.[3]

  1. ^ Ottosson, Daniel (May 2008). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults" (PDF). International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2009.
  2. ^ "Eritrea - Country of Concern". Gov.uk. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Eritrea". Human Dignity Trust. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

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