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LGBT rights in Equatorial Guinea

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among the broader population, and same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available as opposite-sex couples.
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report "there is evidence that State intimidation of sexually diverse individuals persists." The criminal code in force in Equatorial Guinea is a revision of the
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carry anti-homophobic undertones that influence those perception today. The age of consent is set at 18, regardless of gender and/or sexual orientation.
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residents. Both male and female kinds of same-sex sexual activity are legal in
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International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA)
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Although there are no laws against homosexuality in Equatorial Guinea, the
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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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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in
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There is no protection against discrimination based on
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Anti-discrimination laws in hate speech and violence
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Equatorial Guinea
Status
Gender identity
Military
Discrimination protections
Recognition of relationships
Adoption
Equatorial Guinea
LGBTQ
Equatorial Guinea
stigmatization
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA)
Spanish Criminal Code
Francoist era
post-colonially
sexual orientation
gender identity
U.S. Department of State
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

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