Entry #10359: Censorship of LGBT issues in Liberia

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RegionLiberia
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusNo censorship
Start Date(unknown)
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DescriptionIn Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

However, a new bill was proposed in July 2024 called the Anti-Homosexuality Law of Liberia which contains clauses criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. The law has yet to pass.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/
https://76crimes.com/2024/10/16/liberia-legislator-seeks-supporters-for-his-harsh-anti-homosexuality-bill/
https://journalrage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HS-BILL.pdf


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding information on the Anti-Homosexuality Law being proposed as it's sadly likely to pass. :C

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DescriptionIn Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.In Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

However, a new bill was proposed in July 2024 called the Anti-Homosexuality Law of Liberia which contains clauses criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. The law has yet to pass.
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In Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. topics. However, a new bill was proposed in July 2024 called the Anti-Homosexuality Law of Liberia which contains clauses criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. The law has yet to pass.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/
https://76crimes.com/2024/10/16/liberia-legislator-seeks-supporters-for-his-harsh-anti-homosexuality-bill/
https://journalrage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HS-BILL.pdf
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https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/ https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/ https://76crimes.com/2024/10/16/liberia-legislator-seeks-supporters-for-his-harsh-anti-homosexuality-bill/ https://journalrage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HS-BILL.pdf

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding a source.

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Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/liberia/

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StatusNo censorship
Start Date(unknown)
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DescriptionIn Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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