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Homosexual activity in Western Equatoria

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Homosexual activity in Western Equatoria 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.
Details
Sources:
lezgetreal.com/2011/07/sout…

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-af…
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Same-sex marriage in Western Equatoria

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Same-sex marriage in Western Equatoria is banned.

Current status
Since Jul 8, 2011
Banned
As homosexuality is a punishable offense, same sex marriage is also not legal
Details
Sources:
www.gurtong.net/LinkClick.a…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Western Equatoria

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

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Right to change legal gender in Western Equatoria is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Legally no way to change gender and crossdressing is illegal.
Details
Sources:
2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/r…
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Gender-affirming care in Western Equatoria

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Gender-affirming care in Western Equatoria 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.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Western Equatoria

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

Current status
Not legally recognized
Not legally recognized.
Details
Sources:
cdn.sida.se/app/uploads/202…
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LGBT discrimination in Western Equatoria

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LGBT discrimination in Western Equatoria is no protections.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
No protections
No protection is granted as homosexuality is illegal
Details
Sources:
www.gurtong.net/LinkClick.a…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Western Equatoria

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LGBT employment discrimination in Western Equatoria is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT housing discrimination in Western Equatoria

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LGBT housing discrimination in Western Equatoria is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Western Equatoria

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Same-sex adoption in Western Equatoria is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Western Equatoria

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Intersex infant surgery in Western Equatoria is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in South Sudan.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/south-sud…
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Serving openly in military in Western Equatoria

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Serving openly in military in Western Equatoria is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 9, 2011
Illegal
No protection granted as homosexuality is illegal
Details
Sources:
www.gurtong.net/LinkClick.a…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Western Equatoria

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Blood donations by MSMs in Western Equatoria is n/a.

Current status
N/A
There is no official legal information regarding the requirements for donating blood.
Details
Sources:
moh.gov.ss/index.php
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Conversion therapy in Western Equatoria

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Conversion therapy in Western Equatoria is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
nO LAWS BANNING IT.
Details
Sources:
www.reuters.com/article/us-…
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Equal age of consent in Western Equatoria

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Equal age of consent in Western Equatoria is n/a.

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