LGBT rights in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire
Same-sex sexual activity legal?	Legal[1]
Gender identity/expression	-
Recognition of relationships	None
Adoption	-
Military service	Unknown if gays and lesbians are allowed to serve openly
Discrimination protections	None

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Côte d'Ivoire may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Côte d'Ivoire, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.

Contents 1 Laws against homosexuality 2 Recognition of same-sex relationships 3 Discrimination protections 4 See also 5 References

[edit] Laws against homosexuality

Homosexuality has been legal since 1867. The age of consent is equal at 15 since 1957.

[edit] Recognition of same-sex relationships

The government of Côte d'Ivoire does not recognize same-sex marriages.

[edit] Discrimination protections

There is no legal protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.

[edit] See also

• LGBT rights in Africa
• Human rights in Africa

[edit] References

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