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LGBT rights in Djibouti

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In June 2011, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution against human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity (IGLHRC 17 June 2011; Human Rights Brief 10 Nov. 2011). Sources indicate that Djibouti voted against the resolution (ibid.; IGLHRC 17 June 2011).
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Djibouti face legal challenges not experienced by non-
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residents. Although Djibouti does not explicitly criminalise homosexuality, LGBT persons still face
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Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
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Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military
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The legality of same-sex sexual activity is ambiguous in
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Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence
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Djibouti
Status
Gender identity
Military
Discrimination protections
Recognition of relationships
Adoption
LGBTQ
stigmatization
Djibouti
U.S. Department of State

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