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History

Homosexual activity in Jonglei

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

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Up to 10-14 years in prison and a fine. Not enforced.

Same-sex marriage in Jonglei

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Same-sex marriage in Jonglei is banned.

Current status
Since Jul 8, 2011
Banned
As homosexuality is a punishable offense, same sex marriage is also not legal
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Jonglei

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Jonglei is state-enforced.

Current status
State-enforced
Discussions surrounding LGBTIQ+ topics are heavily restricted and subjected to harassment and violence by both state and non-state actors.
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Right to change legal gender in Jonglei

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Right to change legal gender in Jonglei is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Legally no way to change gender and crossdressing is illegal.
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Gender-affirming care in Jonglei

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Gender-affirming care in Jonglei is restricted.

Current status
Since 1990
Restricted
In 1990, Sudan legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Jonglei

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Not legally recognized.
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LGBT discrimination in Jonglei

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LGBT discrimination in Jonglei is no protections.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
No protections
No protection is granted as homosexuality is illegal
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LGBT employment discrimination in Jonglei

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LGBT employment discrimination in Jonglei is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Jonglei

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LGBT housing discrimination in Jonglei is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Jonglei

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Same-sex adoption in Jonglei is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Jonglei

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Intersex infant surgery in Jonglei is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in South Sudan.
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Serving openly in military in Jonglei

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Serving openly in military in Jonglei is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
Illegal
No protection granted as homosexuality is illegal
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Blood donations by MSMs in Jonglei

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Blood donations by MSMs in Jonglei is n/a.

Current status
N/A
There is no official legal information regarding the requirements for donating blood.
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Conversion therapy in Jonglei

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Conversion therapy in Jonglei is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
nO LAWS BANNING IT.
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Equal age of consent in Jonglei

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Equal age of consent in Jonglei is n/a.

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