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LGBT Rights in Dinguiraye
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History

Homosexual activity in Dinguiraye

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Homosexual activity in Dinguiraye is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Dec 31, 1988
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
The Guinea Penal Code has stated since 1988 that homosexuality is illegal, with punishment being 6 months to three years in prison and a fine of 500,000 (raised from 100,000 in 2016) to 1,000,000 Guinean francs. If the act was committed with a minor (under 21 years), the individual will face the maximum penalty.
Details
Sources:
www.refworld.org/docid/44a3…
www.asylumlaw.org/docs/sexu…
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Until Dec 30, 1988
Legal
Guinea's former colonial ruler, France, did not criminalise homosexuality and it was not before the 1988 penal code.
Details
Sources:
www.storyofacity.com/2020/0…
www.niussp.org/gender-issue…
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Same-sex marriage in Dinguiraye

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Same-sex marriage in Dinguiraye is banned.

Current status
Since Dec 31, 1988
Banned
Homosexuality is illegal and same sex marriage is not recognized.
Details
Sources:
www.loc.gov/law/help/crimin…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Dinguiraye

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Dinguiraye is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Guinea, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Right to change legal gender in Dinguiraye

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Right to change legal gender in Dinguiraye is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
There are no procedures in place for legal gender recognition in Guinea. Additionally, transgender people are often arrested in “compassionate incarcerations” to “protect” them from violence while in practice, they are placed in prisons not matching their gender identity, leading to high rates of sexual violence.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Gender-affirming care in Dinguiraye

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Gender-affirming care in Dinguiraye is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
Gender-Affirming Care in Guinea is restricted. Due to the widespread hostile environment, transgender people cannot access health care without being subject to discrimination and stigmatization.
Details
Sources:
www.theadvocatesforhumanrig…
gn.usembassy.gov/fr/rapport…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Dinguiraye

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

Current status
Not legally recognized under federal Guinea law
There is no legal gender recognition provided for nonbinary or intersex people in Guinea.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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LGBT discrimination in Dinguiraye

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LGBT discrimination in Dinguiraye is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since 2016
Illegal in some contexts
There is limited protecton based on sexual orientation.

Article 56 of Law L/2016/037/AN Relating to Cybersecurity and the Protection of Personal Data in the Republic of Guinea, protects sexual orientation as personal and sensitive data.
Details
Sources:
mpten.gov.gn/file/2022/09/l…
coursupreme.org.gn/wp-conte…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Dinguiraye

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LGBT employment discrimination in Dinguiraye is no protections.

Current status
No protections
The Labor Code (2014) does not protect LGBT people from discrimination.
Details
Sources:
www.droit-afrique.com/uploa…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Dinguiraye

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LGBT housing discrimination in Dinguiraye is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Dinguiraye

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Same-sex adoption in Dinguiraye is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Dinguiraye

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Intersex infant surgery in Dinguiraye is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Guinea.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/guinea-lgbti
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Serving openly in military in Dinguiraye

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Serving openly in military in Dinguiraye is illegal.

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

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Blood donations by MSMs in Dinguiraye is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
There is no ban on MSM blood donations. While homosexuality is illegal in Senegal, simply because homosexuality is illegal does not automatically mean that msm blood donations are not accepted.
Details
Sources:
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Conversion therapy in Dinguiraye

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Conversion therapy in Dinguiraye is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There are now known laws banning conversion therapy in Guinea.
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Equal age of consent in Dinguiraye

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Equal age of consent in Dinguiraye is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal.
Details
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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15 / 100
Legal Rights
17 / 100
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