Entry #783: Same-sex marriage in Iran

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RegionIran
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusBanned
Start DateFeb 11, 1979
End Datenow
DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
Sourceshttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran/


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edited by danlev. Revert abuse

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ValueCivil unions (marriage rights)Banned
DescriptionxxxxxxxxxDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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xxxxxxxxx Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

edited by TOS. U3ueurjrjrjd

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ValueBannedCivil unions (marriage rights)
DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.xxxxxxxxx
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. xxxxxxxxx

edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal codeDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code code.

edited by Muhammadaji2022

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Start DateMay 23, 1928Feb 11, 1979

edited by beeurd

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Sourceshttp://www.alaviandassociates.com/documents/civilcode.pdfhttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran/

created by vviet93

Original entry
StatusBanned
Start DateMay 23, 1928
End Datenow
DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code
Sourceshttp://www.alaviandassociates.com/documents/civilcode.pdf
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