LGBT rights in Guinea

LGBT rights in Guinea
Guinea
Status	Illegal since 1988
Penalty	6 months to 10 years imprisonment, and a fine; maximum penalty imposed if committed with a person under 21 or by force
Gender identity	No
Military	No
Discrimination protections	None
Family rights
Recognition of relationships	No recognition of same-sex unions
Adoption	No

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Guinea face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female expressions of same-sex sexual activity are illegal in Guinea, and discriminatory attitudes towards LGBT people are generally tolerated in the nation.^[1]