LGBT rights in Côte d'Ivoire

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Contents 1 Law on Homosexuality 2 Protection based on sexual orientation in law 3 Recognition of same sex couples 4 Gay life in the country 5 References

[edit] Law on Homosexuality

Homosexuality is not forbidden in by law in Côte d'Ivoire, same sex sexual contact is not mentioned in law and no sodomy laws exist.

[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law

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

[edit] Recognition of same sex couples

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

[edit] Gay life in the country

Since Côte d'Ivoire is a former French colony, the law is rather liberal, but not public behavior.

[edit] References

• Behind The Mask – South African LGBT media site: Côte d'Ivoire. Retrieved 2008-02-27.

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