LGBT rights in Niger
| LGBT rights in Niger | |
|---|---|
|
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships |
No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Niger face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal, however the constitution does not allow for protection from discrimination.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger but the age of consent is different for same-sex and opposite-sex sexual activity
Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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."
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