Entry #783: Same-sex marriage in Iran

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RegionIran
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusBanned
Start DateFeb 11, 1979
End Datenow
DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
Sourceshttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran/


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Revision by danlev. Revert abuse

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ValueCivil unions (marriage rights)Banned
DescriptionxxxxxxxxxDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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xxxxxxxxx Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

Revision by TOS. U3ueurjrjrjd

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ValueBannedCivil unions (marriage rights)
DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.xxxxxxxxx
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. xxxxxxxxx

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. a man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. man and women. The marriage is prohibited and same-sex sexual activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code. a union between men and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal codeDefinition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code.
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Definition of marriage used follows from the Islamic definition of the union between one man and woman. The marriage is prohibited and same sex activity is punished as stated in the Penal code code.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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Start DateMay 23, 1928Feb 11, 1979

Revision by beeurd

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Sourceshttp://www.alaviandassociates.com/documents/civilcode.pdfhttps://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran/
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http://www.alaviandassociates.com/documents/civilcode.pdf https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/iran/
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