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History

Homosexual activity in East Sepik

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Homosexual activity in East Sepik is male illegal, female legal.

Current status
Since 1974
Male illegal, female legal
Men can receive 3 to 14 years of imprisonment under Criminal Code 1974. The legislation lists homosexuality under "Unnatural Offenses" and "Indecent Practices Between Males."

Same-sex marriage in East Sepik

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Same-sex marriage in East Sepik is unrecognized.

Current status
Unrecognized
Marriage is not explicitly defined as occurring between two individuals of opposite sexes. However, it is widely understood to be restricted to heterosexual couples, and same-sex marriages are generally believed to be not permitted in practice.

Censorship of LGBT issues in East Sepik

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Censorship of LGBT issues in East Sepik is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Papua New Guinea, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in East Sepik

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Right to change legal gender in East Sepik is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
No laws in place.

Gender-affirming care in East Sepik

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Gender-affirming care in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in East Sepik

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
No legal recognition.
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LGBT discrimination in East Sepik

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LGBT discrimination in East Sepik is no protections.

Current status
Since 2002
No protections
As male homosexuality is illegal, no protection is available to any members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sources:
Homosexuality Activity entry
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LGBT employment discrimination in East Sepik

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LGBT employment discrimination in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in East Sepik

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LGBT housing discrimination in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in East Sepik

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Same-sex adoption in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in East Sepik

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Intersex infant surgery in East Sepik is not banned.

Current status
Not banned under federal Papua New Guinea law
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Papua New Guinea.
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Serving openly in military in East Sepik

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Serving openly in military in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in East Sepik

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Blood donations by MSMs in East Sepik is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in East Sepik

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Conversion therapy in East Sepik is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA World, there's no ban on conversion therapy in Papua New Guinea.
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Equal age of consent in East Sepik

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Equal age of consent in East Sepik is female equal, male n/a.

Current status
Female equal, male N/A
Anal sex is illegal in Papua new Guinea and therefore it is illegal for males. However oral and other types of sex are legal and the age of consent is 16.
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