LGBTQ rights in Eritrea | |
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Status | Illegal[1] |
Penalty | Up to 3 years imprisonment |
Gender identity | No |
Military | No |
Discrimination protections | No |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex unions |
Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Eritrea face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents.[2] Homosexual acts are illegal in Eritrea; typically punishable by up to three years in prison. LGBT persons are reportedly prosecuted by the government and additionally face hostility amongst the broader population.[3]