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Homosexual activity in Bujumbura Rural

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Homosexual activity in Bujumbura Rural is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Apr 22, 2009
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Up to 2 years imprisonment and/or up to 50,000 frank fine
Details
Sources:
old.ilga.org/Statehomophobi…
www.oag.bi/IMG/rtf/code_pen…
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Until Apr 22, 2009
Legal
Before 2009, homosexuality was legal in Burundi.
Details
Sources:
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Same-sex marriage in Bujumbura Rural

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Same-sex marriage in Bujumbura Rural is banned.

Current status
Since Mar 18, 2005
Banned
The Constitution of Burundi explicitly prohibits same-sex marriage. Article 29 of the constitution follows; "Marriage between two people of the same sex is forbidden".
Details
Sources:
www.constituteproject.org/c…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Bujumbura Rural

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Bujumbura Rural is fine as punishment.

Current status
Since Apr 22, 2009
Fine as punishment
Article 564 of the Penal Code (2009) forbids the exhibition, sale, or distribution of songs, pamphlets, writings, images, emblems, or other materials “contrary to good morals”. Moreover, individuals who sing, read, recite, or speak obscenities in gatherings or public venues in the presence of multiple people are subject to a fine as punishment.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti
database.ilga.org/api/downl…
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Right to change legal gender in Bujumbura Rural

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Right to change legal gender in Bujumbura Rural is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
It is not possible for people to legally change their gender in Burundi. Trans people are often targeted by anti-fraud laws as a result of their expression not matching their legal documents.
Details
Sources:
www.nationalgeographic.com/…
database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Gender-affirming care in Bujumbura Rural

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Gender-affirming care in Bujumbura Rural is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
Gender-Affirming Care is restricted.
Details
Sources:
www.osar.ch/fileadmin/user_…
eathan.org/wp-content/uploa…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Bujumbura Rural

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not recognized in Burundi.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti
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LGBT discrimination in Bujumbura Rural

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LGBT discrimination in Bujumbura Rural is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No protections available. The UPR has given Burundi many recommendations to legalize homosexuality and give protections from violence, but Burundi has not yet made these actions.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Bujumbura Rural

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LGBT employment discrimination in Bujumbura Rural is no protections.

Current status
No protections
The UPR has recommended Burundi to legalize homosexuality and to give certain discrimination protections but Burundi hasn’t acted on those recommendations yet.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Bujumbura Rural

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LGBT housing discrimination in Bujumbura Rural is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No protections available.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/burundi-lgbti
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Same-sex adoption in Bujumbura Rural

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Same-sex adoption in Bujumbura Rural is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Bujumbura Rural

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Intersex infant surgery in Bujumbura Rural is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Surgery on intersex infants is legal in Burundi.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Serving openly in military in Bujumbura Rural

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Serving openly in military in Bujumbura Rural is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Homosexuality is illegal.
Details
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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Blood donations by MSMs in Bujumbura Rural

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Blood donations by MSMs in Bujumbura Rural is legal.

Current status
Legal
There are no official sources from the Ministry of Health regarding the requirements for donating blood. The precarious and hostile situation regarding access to health care for LGBT people makes it unlikely that they can donate blood without facing legal and social discrimination.
Details
Sources:
minisante.gov.bi/
www.osar.ch/fileadmin/user_…
eathan.org/wp-content/uploa…
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Conversion therapy in Bujumbura Rural

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Conversion therapy in Bujumbura Rural is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned and is actually practiced a lot in Burundi.
Details
Sources:
outrightinternational.org/i…
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Equal age of consent in Bujumbura Rural

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Equal age of consent in Bujumbura Rural is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal in Burundi.
Details
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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