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Homosexual activity in Binshangul Gumuz

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Homosexual activity in Binshangul Gumuz is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Homosexuality is illegal in Ethiopia and penalties can range from 10 days to three years, according to the UN Refugee Agency. There is a maximum sentence of 10 years that can be imposed if an offender "uses violence, intimidation or coercion, trickery or fraud, or takes unfair advantage of the victim’s inability to offer resistance."

This status may change soon as several anti-gay organizations are pushing for the death penalty.
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www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/20…
www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/te…
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Same-sex marriage in Binshangul Gumuz

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Same-sex marriage in Binshangul Gumuz is banned.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 2009
Banned
Ethiopia's federal law places a statutory ban on same-sex marriage.
Details
Sources:
tile.loc.gov/storage-servic…
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Until Dec 31, 2008
Unrecognized
Homosexuality is currently illegal.
Details
Sources:
www.humandignitytrust.org/c…
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Binshangul Gumuz

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Binshangul Gumuz is state-enforced.

Current status
Since May 9, 2005
State-enforced
Article 640 of the Penal Code (2004) criminalises the possession or dissemination of “grossly indecent material”, including providing information on how to procure them. The Code came into force in 2005.

A wide range of websites is reported to be blocked in Ethiopia, including the websites of LGBTI groups and organisations.
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Sources:
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Right to change legal gender in Binshangul Gumuz

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Right to change legal gender in Binshangul Gumuz is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Ethiopia provides no opportunity for trans people to change their legal gender and they often face persecution.
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Sources:
queerintheworld.com/lgbt-ri…
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Gender-affirming care in Binshangul Gumuz

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Gender-affirming care in Binshangul Gumuz is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
In Ethiopia, gender-affirming care is not explicitly regulated by law. However, there is limited access to gender-affirming healthcare services due to various factors, including societal stigma, lack of awareness among healthcare providers, and limited resources. Additionally, there are no specific legal protections or regulations regarding gender-affirming treatments or procedures. As a result, individuals seeking gender-affirming care in Ethiopia may face significant challenges in accessing appropriate and comprehensive healthcare services.
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Sources:
queerintheworld.com/lgbt-ri…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Binshangul Gumuz

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Binshangul Gumuz is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Non-binary identities are not legally recognized.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/ethiopia-lgbti
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LGBT discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz

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LGBT discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Ethiopia, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz

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LGBT employment discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Ethiopia, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from employment discrimination.
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theadvocatesforhumanrights.…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz

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LGBT housing discrimination in Binshangul Gumuz is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Ethiopia, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from housing discrimination.
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theadvocatesforhumanrights.…
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Same-sex adoption in Binshangul Gumuz

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Same-sex adoption in Binshangul Gumuz is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 29, 2018
Illegal
Ethiopian law prohibits same-sex couples from adopting a child.
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Sources:
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travel.state.gov/content/ad…
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Intersex infant surgery in Binshangul Gumuz

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Intersex infant surgery in Binshangul Gumuz is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Not banned in Ethiopia.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/ethiopia-lgbti
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Serving openly in military in Binshangul Gumuz

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Serving openly in military in Binshangul Gumuz is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
Details
Sources:
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Blood donations by MSMs in Binshangul Gumuz

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Blood donations by MSMs in Binshangul Gumuz is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
There is no ban on MSM blood donations. While homosexuality is illegal in Ethiopia, simply because homosexuality is illegal does not automatically mean that msm blood donations are not accepted.
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Sources:
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/20…
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Conversion therapy in Binshangul Gumuz

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Conversion therapy in Binshangul Gumuz is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is legal and widespread in Ethiopia.
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Sources:
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www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Equal age of consent in Binshangul Gumuz

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Equal age of consent in Binshangul Gumuz is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal, so the age of consent does not apply.
Details
Sources:
outrightinternational.org/o…
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10 / 100
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7 / 100
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