Entry #487: Homosexual activity in Mali

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RegionMali
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ. As of November 2024, the National Assembly has unanimously voted (132 for, 1 against) for the criminalization of homosexuality, although it is currently not in force.
Sourceshttp://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452
https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali
https://www.voaafrique.com/a/au-mali-l-organe-l%C3%A9gislatif-adopte-une-loi-p%C3%A9nalisant-l-homosexualit%C3%A9/7848104.html
Federal LawYes


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edited by Unknownmiles. Setting entry to current and setting as federal law

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edited by weizkule. added source, and info

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DescriptionIn Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ. As of November 2024, the National Assembly has unanimously voted (132 for, 1 against) for the criminalization of homosexuality, although it is currently not in force.
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In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ. As of November 2024, the National Assembly has unanimously voted (132 for, 1 against) for the criminalization of homosexuality, although it is currently not in force.
Sourceshttp://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452
https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452
https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali
https://www.voaafrique.com/a/au-mali-l-organe-l%C3%A9gislatif-adopte-une-loi-p%C3%A9nalisant-l-homosexualit%C3%A9/7848104.html
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edited by weizkule. https://www.voaafrique.com/a/au-mali-l-organe-l%C3%A9gislatif-adopte-une-loi-p%C3%A9nalisant-l-homosexualit%C3%A9/7848104.html

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DescriptionIn Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.
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In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ. Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.

edited by Unknownmiles. Making the description sound better and adding a link

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DescriptionAlthough negative attitudes towards LGBT people remain common throughout Mali, homosexual activity is not criminalised.In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.
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Although negative attitudes towards LGBT people remain common throughout Mali, homosexual activity is not criminalised. In Mali's current Penal Code, there is no mention of homosexuality or homosexual sex. However, the country's population has shown strong opposition to the LGBTQ.
Sourceshttp://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452
https://observers.france24.com/en/20181015-attack-transgender-woman-lgbt-mali
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edited by Unknownmiles. Putting date to unknown since it has always been legal

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Start DateAug 3, 1961(unknown)

edited by Doomdorm64. Adding description

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DescriptionAlthough negative attitudes towards LGBT people remain common throughout Mali, homosexual activity is not criminalised.

created by vviet93

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StatusLegal
Start DateAug 3, 1961
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Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7452