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History

Homosexual activity in Hareri Hizb

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Homosexual activity in Hareri Hizb is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Homosexuality is illegal in Ethiopia and penalties can range from 10 days to three years, according to the UN Refugee Agency. There is a maximum sentence of 10 years that can be imposed if an offender "uses violence, intimidation or coercion, trickery or fraud, or takes unfair advantage of the victim’s inability to offer resistance."

This status may change soon as several anti-gay organizations are pushing for the death penalty.

Same-sex marriage in Hareri Hizb

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Same-sex marriage in Hareri Hizb is banned.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 2009
Banned
Ethiopia's federal law places a statutory ban on same-sex marriage.
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Until Dec 31, 2008
Unrecognized
Homosexuality is currently illegal.
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Hareri Hizb

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Hareri Hizb is state-enforced.

Current status
State-enforced
Article 640 of the Penal Code (2004) criminalises the possession or dissemination of “grossly indecent material”, including providing information on how to procure them.

A wide range of websites is reported to be blocked in Ethiopia, including the websites of LGBTI groups and organisations.
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Right to change legal gender in Hareri Hizb

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Right to change legal gender in Hareri Hizb is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Ethiopia provides no opportunity for trans people to change their legal gender and they often face persecution.
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Gender-affirming care in Hareri Hizb

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Gender-affirming care in Hareri Hizb is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
In Ethiopia, gender-affirming care is not explicitly regulated by law. However, there is limited access to gender-affirming healthcare services due to various factors, including societal stigma, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and limited resources. Additionally, there are no specific legal protections or regulations regarding gender-affirming treatments or procedures. As a result, individuals seeking gender-affirming care in Ethiopia may face significant challenges in accessing appropriate and comprehensive healthcare services.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Hareri Hizb

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not legally recognized.
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LGBT discrimination in Hareri Hizb

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LGBT discrimination in Hareri Hizb is no protections.

Current status
No protections
Ethiopia provides no protections from discrimination to LGBTIQ+ people.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Hareri Hizb

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LGBT employment discrimination in Hareri Hizb is no protections.

Current status
No protections
Ethiopia provides no protections from discrimination in employment to LGBTIQ+ people.
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LGBT housing discrimination in Hareri Hizb

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LGBT housing discrimination in Hareri Hizb is no protections.

Current status
No protections
Ethiopia provides no protections from discrimination in housing to LGBTIQ+ people.
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Same-sex adoption in Hareri Hizb

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Same-sex adoption in Hareri Hizb is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 29, 2018
Illegal
Ethiopian law prohibits same-sex couples from adopting a child.

Intersex infant surgery in Hareri Hizb

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Intersex infant surgery in Hareri Hizb is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Not banned in Ethiopia.
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Serving openly in military in Hareri Hizb

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Serving openly in military in Hareri Hizb is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
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Blood donations by MSMs in Hareri Hizb

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

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
There is no ban on MSM blood donations. While homosexuality is illegal in Ethiopia, simply because homosexuality is illegal does not automatically mean that msm blood donations are not accepted.
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Conversion therapy in Hareri Hizb

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Conversion therapy in Hareri Hizb is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is legal and widespread in Ethiopia.

Equal age of consent in Hareri Hizb

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Equal age of consent in Hareri Hizb is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal, so the age of consent does not apply.
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