Entry #1810: LGBT discrimination in United Arab Emirates

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RegionUnited Arab Emirates
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusNo protections
Start DateDec 2, 1971
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe UAE constitution, which came into effect on December 2, 1971, does not reference any protections against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexuality.
Sourceshttp://www.refugeelegalaidinformation.org/united-arab-emirates-lgbti-resources
http://www.refworld.org/type,LEGISLATION,,ARE,48eca8132,0.html

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edited by Ratabzoo. Changing date to match introduction of Emirati constitution.

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StatusNo protections
Start DateDec 2, 1971
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe UAE constitution, which came into effect on December 2, 1971, does not reference any protections against discrimination on the basis of gender or sexuality.
Sourceshttp://www.refugeelegalaidinformation.org/united-arab-emirates-lgbti-resources http://www.refworld.org/type,LEGISLATION,,ARE,48eca8132,0.html
Reports (1)
  • Sources are invalid or broken "I live in the UAE as a trans man. While I do not get validation as much as I would have liked, discriminating against anyone is illegal, even if they identified as something against the norm."