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LGBT rights in Afghanistan
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.[1][2] Afghan members of the LGBT community are forced to keep their gender identity and sexual orientation secret, in fear of violence and the death penalty.[1][2][3] The religious nature of the country has limited any opportunity for public discussion, with any mention of homosexuality and related terms deemed taboo.[2][4]
![]() | This article lists the same citations more than once. The reason given is: https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-04-30/afghanistans-coming-out-lgbt-rights-can-pave-road-peace (refs: 2, 23); https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/afghanistan/ (refs: 29, 41) (August 2024) |
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LGBT rights in Afghanistan | |
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Status | Illegal: Islamic law (sharīʿa) is applied (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) |
Penalty | Maximum penalty of death (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) |
Gender identity | No |
Military | No |
Discrimination protections | No |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex relationships |
Adoption | No |
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