Current Version
| Region | Qatar |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | 1915 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Qatar. Qatar is a conservative Muslim country and does not permit same-sex marriage or any other form of same-sex relationship. The country's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, and homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment or fines. As a result, gay marriage is not possible or recognized in Qatar and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples. |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/11/14/qatar-rights-abuses-stain-fifa-world-cup |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Description | Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Qatar. Qatar is a conservative Muslim country and does not permit same-sex marriage or any other form of same-sex relationship. The country's laws and cultural norms heavily discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals, and homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment or fines. As a result, gay marriage is not possible or recognized in Qatar and LGBTQ+ individuals are not afforded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples. | |
| Sources | https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/11/14/qatar-rights-abuses-stain-fifa-world-cup |