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History

Homosexual activity in River Gee

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Homosexual activity in River Gee is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Apr 3, 1978
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Sections 14.74 and 14.79 of Liberia's Penal Code (1978) define consensual same-sex sexual activity as "voluntary sodomy," categorizing it as a first-degree misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to L$1000, or both. The law is used to persecute lesbians and gay men.
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Same-sex marriage in River Gee

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Same-sex marriage in River Gee is banned.

Current status
Since Apr 10, 1973
Banned
Sub. §2.1. of Title 9 of the Domestic Relations Law defines marriage as “a civil contract between a male and female”.
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Censorship of LGBT issues in River Gee

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Censorship of LGBT issues in River Gee is no censorship.

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

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Right to change legal gender in River Gee is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
No laws in place.
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Gender-affirming care in River Gee

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Gender-affirming care in River Gee is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
There is no known law prohibiting gender affirming care, however availability may be very limited.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in River Gee

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not legally recognized.
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LGBT discrimination in River Gee

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LGBT discrimination in River Gee is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since 2015
Illegal in some contexts
The Decent Work Act (2015) provides "equal protection" and bans discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
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LGBT employment discrimination in River Gee

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LGBT employment discrimination in River Gee is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since 2015
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Section 2.4 (b)(iii) of Liberia’s Decent Work Act (2015) entitles all who seek to work in Liberia to do so regardless of “sex, gender identity or sexual orientation”.
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LGBT housing discrimination in River Gee

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LGBT housing discrimination in River Gee is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in River Gee

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Same-sex adoption in River Gee is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in River Gee

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Intersex infant surgery in River Gee is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Liberia.
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Serving openly in military in River Gee

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Serving openly in military in River Gee is don't ask, don't tell.

Current status
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Given Liberian Laws over Homosexuality, most LGBTQI+ people stay quiet about their unique identity
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Blood donations by MSMs in River Gee

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Blood donations by MSMs in River Gee is legal.

Current status
Legal
There are no known prohibitions for men who have sex with men donating blood.
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Conversion therapy in River Gee

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Conversion therapy in River Gee is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned.
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Equal age of consent in River Gee

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Equal age of consent in River Gee is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal.
Sources:
(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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