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Research in attittudes towards LGBTQ+ issues in Liberia have identified a strong opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, reflecting underlying homophobic sentiments.

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Homosexual activity in Liberia

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Homosexual activity in Liberia is illegal (imprisonment as punishment).

Current status
Since Apr 3, 1978
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Sections 14.74 and 14.79 of Liberia's Penal Code (1978) define consensual same-sex sexual activity as "voluntary sodomy," categorizing it as a first-degree misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a prison sentence of up to one year, a fine of up to L$1000, or both. The law is used to persecute lesbians and gay men.
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Sources:
database.ilga.org/api/downl…
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Same-sex marriage in Liberia

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Same-sex marriage in Liberia is banned.

Current status
Since Apr 10, 1973
Banned
Sub. §2.1. of Title 9 of the Domestic Relations Law defines marriage as “a civil contract between a male and female”.
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Sources:
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Liberia

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Liberia is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Liberia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

However, a new bill was proposed in July 2024 called the Anti-Homosexuality Law of Liberia which contains clauses criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. The law has yet to pass.
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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
76crimes.com/2024/10/16/lib…
journalrage.org/wp-content/…
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Right to change legal gender in Liberia

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Right to change legal gender in Liberia is illegal.

Current status
Illegal
There are no procedures provided for legal gender recognition in Liberia.
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Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Gender-affirming care in Liberia

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Gender-affirming care in Liberia is restricted.

Current status
Restricted
There is no known law prohibiting gender affirming care, however availability may be very limited.
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Liberia

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

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

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LGBT discrimination in Liberia is illegal in some contexts.

Current status
Since 2015
Illegal in some contexts
The Decent Work Act (2015) provides "equal protection" and bans discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Details
Sources:
liberiahrjobs.com/wp-conten…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Liberia

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LGBT employment discrimination in Liberia is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since 2015
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Section 2.4 (b)(iii) of Liberia’s Decent Work Act (2015) entitles all who seek to work in Liberia to do so regardless of “sex, gender identity or sexual orientation”.
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/downloads/ILGA_Wor… (page 218)
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LGBT housing discrimination in Liberia

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LGBT housing discrimination in Liberia is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Same-sex adoption in Liberia

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Same-sex adoption in Liberia is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Liberia

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Intersex infant surgery in Liberia is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
There is no ban on surgeries performed on intersex infants in Liberia.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liberia-lgbti
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Serving openly in military in Liberia

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Serving openly in military in Liberia is don't ask, don't tell.

Current status
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Given Liberian Laws over Homosexuality, most LGBTQI+ people stay quiet about their unique identity
Details
Sources:
www.insider.com/countries-t…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Liberia

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Blood donations by MSMs in Liberia is legal.

Current status
Legal
There are no known prohibitions for men who have sex with men donating blood.
Details
Sources:
digitallibrary.moh.gov.lr/a…
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Conversion therapy in Liberia

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Conversion therapy in Liberia is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Conversion therapy is not banned.
Details
Sources:
database.ilga.org/liberia-lgbti
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Equal age of consent in Liberia

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Equal age of consent in Liberia is n/a.

Current status
N/A
Homosexuality is illegal.
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(See sources listed for homosexual activity.)
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