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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.

Same-sex marriage in Andjouân

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Same-sex marriage in Andjouân 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.

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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 unknown.

Current status
Unknown

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.
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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.

Conversion therapy in Andjouân

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Conversion therapy in Andjouân is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA World, there's no ban on conversion therapy in Comoros.
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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.
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