Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Niger face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Although same-sex sexual activity is legal,[1] the Nigerien LGBT community faces stigmatization among the broader population.

LGBTQ rights in Niger
StatusLegal,[1] age of consent not equalised
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone[2]
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo[1]
AdoptionNo[3]

Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

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Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Niger, but the age of consent is not equal for same-sex and opposite-sex sexual activity.[1] The age of consent is set at 13 years for heterosexuals and 21 years for homosexuals.

Recognition of same-sex relationships

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Niger does not legally recognize same-sex unions.[1]

Discrimination protections

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There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.[2]

Living conditions

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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

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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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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e State-sponsored Homophobia A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults Archived 27 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b c NIGER Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Niger".