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In French Guiana, public opinion seems to reflect a lack of acceptance or understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.

Regarding homosexual relations, would you rather say that…

It's a sexuality like any other
It is the sign of a liberated sexuality
This is a sign of a psychological problem.
It is an unnatural sexuality

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History

Homosexual activity in French Guiana

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Homosexual activity in French Guiana is legal.

Current status
Since Sep 25, 1791
Legal
French law applies
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Same-sex marriage in French Guiana

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Same-sex marriage in French Guiana is legal.

Current status
Since Apr 23, 2013
Legal
In April of 2013, French Guyana legalised same-sex marriage. However, within the first year, only four same-sex marriages occurred.

Censorship of LGBT issues in French Guiana

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Censorship of LGBT issues in French Guiana is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In French Guiana, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in French Guiana

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Right to change legal gender in French Guiana is legal, no restrictions.

Current status
Legal, no restrictions
In all of France
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Gender-affirming care in French Guiana

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Gender-affirming care in French Guiana is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in French Guiana

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

Current status
Since Mar 2016
Not legally recognized
French Law Applies.
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LGBT discrimination in French Guiana

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LGBT discrimination in French Guiana is illegal.

Current status
Since Dec 30, 2004
Illegal
French law applies
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LGBT employment discrimination in French Guiana

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LGBT employment discrimination in French Guiana is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in French Guiana

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LGBT housing discrimination in French Guiana is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in French Guiana

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Same-sex adoption in French Guiana is legal.

Current status
Since May 17, 2013
Legal
French Law Applies.

Intersex infant surgery in French Guiana

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Intersex infant surgery in French Guiana is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
The ARS of French Guyana does not regulate surgery on intersex infants nor does French law.
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Serving openly in military in French Guiana

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Serving openly in military in French Guiana is n/a.

Current status
N/A
French Guiana is protected by the French armed forces.
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Blood donations by MSMs in French Guiana

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Blood donations by MSMs in French Guiana is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in French Guiana

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Conversion therapy in French Guiana is banned.

Current status
Since Jan 25, 2022
Banned
In all of France
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Equal age of consent in French Guiana

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Equal age of consent in French Guiana is unknown.

Current status
Unknown