LGBT rights in Comoros | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Status | Illegal [1] |
| Penalty | 5 years imprisonment, and a fine [2] |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex unions |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Comoros face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. LGBT persons are regularly prosecuted by the government and additionally face stigmatization among the broader population.
Both male and female same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Comoros. Such acts are punished with up to five years imprisonment and a fine of 50,000 to 1,000,000 francs. [1] [3]
There is no recognition of legal rights for same-sex couples. [4]
There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. [4]
The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "persons engaging in homosexual activity did not publicly discuss their sexual orientation due to societal pressure. There are no lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender organizations in the country." [5]
| Same-sex sexual activity legal |  (Penalty: 5 years imprisonment and/or fine) |
| Equal age of consent | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment only | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services | |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) | |
| Same-sex marriages | |
| 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 | |
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