LGBT rights in the Central African Republic

LGBT rights in the Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Status	Legal
Gender identity	No
Military	No
Discrimination protections	None
Family rights
Recognition of relationships	No
Restrictions	Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned since 2016
Adoption	No

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Central African Republic face legal and social challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female types of same-sex sexual activity are legal in the Central African Republic, but LGBT persons still face discrimination among the broader population.

The Central African Republic was one of the few African states that signed a "joint statement on ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity" at the United Nations, condemning violence and discrimination against LGBT people.