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| Region | Niger |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | Mar 26, 2025 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2025, Niger adopted the Charter of Refoundation. Article 24 defines marriage as "the union between a man and a woman." |
| Sources | https://niger.dk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charte-Refondation-26Mars2025.pdf |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "The new penal code enacted in 2026 criminalizes same-sex marriage with 10-20 years in prison.
https://sg.news.yahoo.com/niger-criminalises-same-sex-relations-133920033.html"
Revision History (1)
created by UnknownMiles
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Banned |
| Start Date | Mar 26, 2025 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2025, Niger adopted the Charter of Refoundation. Article 24 defines marriage as "the union between a man and a woman." |
| Sources | https://niger.dk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charte-Refondation-26Mars2025.pdf |