LGBT Rights in Mwaro
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History

Homosexual activity in Mwaro

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Homosexual activity in Mwaro 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
Until Apr 22, 2009
Legal
Before 2009, homosexuality was legal in Burundi.
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Same-sex marriage in Mwaro

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Same-sex marriage in Mwaro 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".
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mwaro

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mwaro 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.

Right to change legal gender in Mwaro

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Right to change legal gender in Mwaro 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.

Gender-affirming care in Mwaro

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Gender-affirming care in Mwaro is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
Gender-Affirming Care is restricted.

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mwaro

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not recognized in Burundi.
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LGBT discrimination in Mwaro

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LGBT discrimination in Mwaro 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.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Mwaro

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LGBT employment discrimination in Mwaro 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.
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LGBT housing discrimination in Mwaro

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LGBT housing discrimination in Mwaro is no protections.

Current status
No protections
No protections available.
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Same-sex adoption in Mwaro

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Same-sex adoption in Mwaro is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Mwaro

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Intersex infant surgery in Mwaro is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Surgery on intersex infants is legal in Burundi.
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Serving openly in military in Mwaro

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Serving openly in military in Mwaro is illegal.

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

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Blood donations by MSMs in Mwaro 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.

Conversion therapy in Mwaro

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Conversion therapy in Mwaro is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned and is actually practiced a lot in Burundi.
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Equal age of consent in Mwaro

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Equal age of consent in Mwaro is n/a.

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