LGBTQ rights in Niger

LGBTQ rights in Niger
Niger
Legal statusLegal, age of consent not equalised
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsLimited protections based on sexual orientation
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Niger face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Although same-sex sexual activity is legal, the Nigerien LGBTQ community faces stigmatization among the broader population.

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