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History

Homosexual activity in Rivercess

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Homosexual activity in Rivercess 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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Sources:
database.ilga.org/api/downl…
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Same-sex marriage in Rivercess

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Same-sex marriage in Rivercess 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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Sources:
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Rivercess

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Rivercess 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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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Right to change legal gender in Rivercess

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Right to change legal gender in Rivercess is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
No laws in place.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liberia-lgbti
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Gender-affirming care in Rivercess

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Gender-affirming care in Rivercess 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 Rivercess

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not legally recognized.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liberia-lgbti
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LGBT discrimination in Rivercess

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LGBT discrimination in Rivercess 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.
Details
Sources:
liberiahrjobs.com/wp-conten…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Rivercess

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LGBT employment discrimination in Rivercess 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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Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_Wor… (page 218)
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LGBT housing discrimination in Rivercess

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LGBT housing discrimination in Rivercess is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Rivercess

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Same-sex adoption in Rivercess is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Rivercess

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Intersex infant surgery in Rivercess is not banned.

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

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Serving openly in military in Rivercess 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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Sources:
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Blood donations by MSMs in Rivercess

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Blood donations by MSMs in Rivercess is legal.

Current status
Legal
There are no known prohibitions for men who have sex with men donating blood.
Details
Sources:
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Conversion therapy in Rivercess

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Conversion therapy in Rivercess is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liberia-lgbti
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Equal age of consent in Rivercess

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Equal age of consent in Rivercess is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal.
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(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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Equality Index ?
19 / 100
Legal Rights
27 / 100
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