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History

Homosexual activity in Andjouân

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Homosexual activity in Andjouân 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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Until May 7, 1982
Legal
Until 1982, homosexuality was legal in the Comoros.
Details
Sources:
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Same-sex marriage in Andjouân

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Same-sex marriage in Andjouân is banned.

Current status
Since Jun 3, 2005
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 Andjouân

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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Right to change legal gender in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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Gender-affirming care in Andjouân is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Andjouân

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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LGBT discrimination in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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LGBT employment discrimination in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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LGBT housing discrimination in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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Same-sex adoption in Andjouân is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Andjouân

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Intersex infant surgery in Andjouân is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Surgery on intersex infants is legal in the Comoros but not practiced.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Serving openly in military in Andjouân

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Serving openly in military in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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Blood donations by MSMs in Andjouân 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 Andjouân

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Conversion therapy in Andjouân is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is legal but not practiced in the Comoros.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Equal age of consent in Andjouân

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Equal age of consent in Andjouân 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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