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History

Homosexual activity in Andjazîdja

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Homosexual activity in Andjazîdja is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since May 8, 1982
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
The law forbade "sexual acts “against nature.” This is understood to ban same-sex sexual activity, it is punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a 1,000,000 Comorian franc fine. However, it is not believed to be actively enforced except for the prosecution of a lesbian couple in 2024. The 2024 case is the only known prosecution in the country's history.
Details
Sources:
old.ilga.org/Statehomophobi…
www.comores-droit.com/code/penal
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Same-sex marriage in Andjazîdja

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Same-sex marriage in Andjazîdja is banned.

Current status
Banned
Article 13 of the Family Code (2005) defines marriage as a legal union contract between a man and a woman.

Article 77 establishes that a woman may request a divorce if her husband is homosexual.

Details
Sources:
clr.africanchildforum.org/L…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Andjazîdja

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Andjazîdja is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Comoros, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. Reportedly, the police were also willing to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from attempts at suppression or hate crimes.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - section 6.6
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Right to change legal gender in Andjazîdja

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Right to change legal gender in Andjazîdja is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Currently, no legal gender recognition process exists in the Comoros.
Details
Sources:
web.archive.org/web/2008092…
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
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Gender-affirming care in Andjazîdja

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Gender-affirming care in Andjazîdja is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Andjazîdja

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Andjazîdja is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
No legal recognition.
Details
Sources:
web.archive.org/web/2008092…//www.comores-droit.com/code/penal
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LGBT discrimination in Andjazîdja

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LGBT discrimination in Andjazîdja is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
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LGBT employment discrimination in Andjazîdja

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LGBT employment discrimination in Andjazîdja is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No employment discrimination protections exist in the Comoros and reportedly the practice is quite widespread.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
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LGBT housing discrimination in Andjazîdja

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LGBT housing discrimination in Andjazîdja is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No housing discrimination protections exist in the Comoros; the practice is reportedly quite widespread.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-… - Section 6.6
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Same-sex adoption in Andjazîdja

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Same-sex adoption in Andjazîdja is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Andjazîdja

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Intersex infant surgery in Andjazîdja is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Andjazîdja

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Serving openly in military in Andjazîdja is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Homosexuals serving openly in the military is illegal.
Details
Sources:
web.archive.org/web/2008092…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Andjazîdja

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Blood donations by MSMs in Andjazîdja is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
MSM Blood donation is illegal.
Details
Sources:
web.archive.org/web/2008092…
web.archive.org/web/2016102…
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Conversion therapy in Andjazîdja

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Conversion therapy in Andjazîdja is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA World, there's no ban on conversion therapy in Comoros.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_Wor… (page 325)
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Equal age of consent in Andjazîdja

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Equal age of consent in Andjazîdja is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexual activity is not legal in the Comoros.
Details
Sources:
web.archive.org/web/2008092…
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