LGBT rights in Yemen
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Yemen face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents.[1] Same-sex sexual activity is punishable by death; this law is applied to both men and women. Members of the LGBT community additionally face stigmatization and homophobic violence among the broader population.
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LGBT rights in Yemen | |
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Status | Illegal: Islamic Sharia Law is applied (Republic of Yemen) |
Penalty | Lashes, prison and up to execution (Republic of Yemen) States under Houthi Movement: Capital punishment |
Gender identity | No |
Military | No |
Discrimination protections | None |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex unions |
Adoption | No |
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A provincial court in Yemen sentenced several people to death for engaging in homosexual acts in 2024.[2]