Entry #1216: LGBT discrimination in Egypt

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RegionEgypt
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Egypt, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/


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DescriptionWhile technically article 9 of the constitution protects citizens from all discrimination, the law is not enforced to protect LGBT people and discrimination was widespread.In Egypt, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
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While technically article 9 of the constitution protects citizens from all discrimination, the law is not enforced to protect LGBT people and discrimination was widespread. In Egypt, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
Sourceshttp://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf
https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/ Section 6 paragraph 43
https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/
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http://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/ Section 6 paragraph 43 https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/

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Start DateSep 11, 1971(unknown)

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DescriptionWhile technically article 9 of the constitution protects citizens from all discrimination, the law is not enforced to protect LGBT people and discrimination was widespread.
Sourceshttp://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdfhttp://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf
https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/ Section 6 paragraph 43
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http://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf http://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/ Section 6 paragraph 43

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StatusNo protections
Start DateSep 11, 1971
End Date(none)
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.constitutionnet.org/files/Egypt%20Constitution.pdf
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  • Status is not correct "The Article 9 of the constitution, which provides that the state “shall ensure equal opportunities for all citizens without discrimination”. "