LGBT rights in Niger
| LGBT rights in Niger | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal[1] |
| Discrimination protections | No[2] |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No[1] |
| Adoption | No[3] |
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] however the constitution does not allow for protection from discrimination.
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger but the age of consent is different for same-sex and opposite-sex sexual activity [1]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.[1]
Discrimination protections
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.[2]
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]
Summary table
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  (Always legal) |
| Equal age of consent |  |
| Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services | |
| Same-sex marriage | |
| Recognition of same-sex couples | |
| Step-child adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | |
| Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military |  |
| Right to change legal gender | |
| Access to IVF for lesbians | |
| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples | |
| MSMs allowed to donate blood | |
See also
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