LGBTQ rights in Guinea

LGBTQ rights in Guinea
StatusIllegal since 1988
Penalty6 months to 10 years imprisonment, and a fine; maximum penalty imposed if committed with a person under 21 or by force
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsNone
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo recognition of same-sex unions
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Guinea face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Both male and female expressions of same-sex sexual activity are illegal in Guinea, and discriminatory attitudes towards LGBTQ people are generally tolerated in the nation.[1]

  1. ^ "Guinea". Human Dignity Trust. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2024.