Entry #4444: LGBT discrimination in Comoros

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RegionComoros
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateJun 26, 2014
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on sexual life and on real or perceived sexuality of women.

Article 6 of Law No. 14 on the Protection of Personal Data prohibits to collect or process personal data that directly or indirectly reveals information about a person’s sexual life without the express consent of the individual concerned.

Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros (2015), states:
"The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6
https://justice.gouv.km/texte/loi-du-26-juin-2014-portant-protection-des-donnees-a-caractere-personnel/
https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/

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edited by Nathan. Adding another legal protection

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Start DateMay 2, 2015Jun 26, 2014
DescriptionNo broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on real or perceived sexuality of women.

Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros, states:
"The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
No broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on sexual life and on real or perceived sexuality of women.

Article 6 of Law No. 14 on the Protection of Personal Data prohibits to collect or process personal data that directly or indirectly reveals information about a person’s sexual life without the express consent of the individual concerned.

Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros (2015), states:
"The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
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No broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on real or perceived sexuality of women. Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros, states: "The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures." life and on real or perceived sexuality of women. Article 6 of Law No. 14 on the Protection of Personal Data prohibits to collect or process personal data that directly or indirectly reveals information about a person’s sexual life without the express consent of the individual concerned. Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros (2015), states: "The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6

https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/

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https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6
https://justice.gouv.km/texte/loi-du-26-juin-2014-portant-protection-des-donnees-a-caractere-personnel/
https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/

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https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6 https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/ https://justice.gouv.km/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/decret-n-15-058pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n-14-036au-du-22-decembre-2014-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes.pdf 6.6 https://justice.gouv.km/texte/loi-du-26-juin-2014-portant-protection-des-donnees-a-caractere-personnel/ https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/ https://justice.gouv.km/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/decret-n-15-058pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n-14-036au-du-22-decembre-2014-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes.pdf

edited by Nathan. Adding legal source, limited protection

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ValueNo protectionsIllegal in some contexts
Start Date(unknown)May 2, 2015
DescriptionNo discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist.No broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on real or perceived sexuality of women.

Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros, states:
"The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
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No discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. broad discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist. There is limited legal protection based on real or perceived sexuality of women. Article 22 of Chapter II on Labor Rights of Law No. 14-036/AU on the Prevention and suppression of Violence against women in the Union of the Comoros, states: "The business owner must take all necessary measures to prevent, put an end to, and/or punish any verbal or non-verbal remarks, acts, or behaviors of a sexual or sexist nature, or any other behavior based on sex or taking into account real or perceived sexuality, intended or resulting in an infringement of the rights and dignity of women or girls, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment, including by informing employees, implementing investigative procedures, and taking precautionary measures."
Sourceshttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6

https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/

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https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6 6.6 https://justice.gouv.km/texte/decret-n15-058-pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n14-036-au-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes/ https://justice.gouv.km/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/decret-n-15-058pr-promulgation-de-la-loi-n-14-036au-du-22-decembre-2014-portant-prevention-et-repression-des-violences-faites-aux-femmes.pdf

edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc

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DescriptionThere are none.No discrimination protections for LGBTQIA+ people exist.
Sourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20080928105806/http://www.comores-droit.com/code/penalhttps://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6
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https://web.archive.org/web/20080928105806/http://www.comores-droit.com/code/penal https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/comoros/ - Section 6.6

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Sourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20080928105806/http://www.comores-droit.com/code/penal

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