LGBT rights in Cape Verde

LGBT rights in Cape Verde

Cape Verde
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since 2004[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 Cape Verde may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Cape Verde, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex couples.

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Laws regarding same-sex sexual acts

Since 2004, same-sex sexual acts are legal in Cape Verde.[1] The age of consent is 16, equal with opposite-sex sexual activity.

The previous law called for fines supervision for first time offenders, while repeat offenders would face imprisonment.[2]

Living conditions

The U.S. Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report found that "legal provisions helped provide protection for homosexual conduct; however, societal discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity continued to be a problem. There were no lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender persons' organizations active in the country."[3]

See also

LGBT portal
Cape Verde portal

Notes

  1. ^ a b Ottosson, Daniel (May 2008). "State-sponsored Homophobia: A world survey of laws prohibiting same sex activity between consenting adults". International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA). pp. Page 45. http://www.ilga.org/statehomophobia/ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2008.pdf. Retrieved 5 May 2009. 
  2. ^ International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission – Human Rights For Everyone. Everywhere
  3. ^ http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/160113.pdf
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