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| Region | Samoa |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Unrecognized |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Homosexuality is currently illegal. |
| Sources | https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf |
Revision History (8)
edited by Markissik. The previous description contained misinformation. Samoa is not under the IACHR's jurisdiction. Source: https://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/Inter_American_Human_Rights.html
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only | Unrecognized |
| Description | Homosexuality is currently illegal. Has to be recognized under IACHR 2018 Ruling. | Homosexuality is currently illegal. |
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| Sources | https://ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_World_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_report_global_legislation_overview_update_December_2020.pdf | |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Unrecognized | Foreign same-sex marriages recognized only |
| Description | Homosexuality is currently illegal. | Homosexuality is currently illegal. Has to be recognized under IACHR 2018 Ruling. |
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| Sources | No | |
Reports (1)
- Other "Samoa not a member of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights"