Compare LGBT Rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equality Index ?
23 / 100
Legal Index ?
36 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
10 / 100
Law
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 1940
Same-sex marriageBanned
Since 2006
Censorship of LGBT IssuesAmbiguous
Right to change legal genderIllegal
Gender-Affirming CareUnknown
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognized
LGBT discriminationNo protections
Since 1960
LGBT employment discriminationNo protections
Since 1960
LGBT housing discriminationNo protections
Since 1960
Same-sex adoptionSingle only
Since 2017
Serving openly in militaryIllegal
Intersex infant surgeryUnknown
Blood donations by MSMsLegal
Conversion therapyNot banned
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2006
Public Opinion
Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people
(Gallup, June 21, 2023)
10% Good Place
0%
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