No recognition in Iraq

Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal…

Unknown.

According to the Iraq Penal Code of 1969, the age of consent is 18, however, this only applies to heterosexual sex.

Sources: iraq-lg-law.org/en/webfm_send/1350

Syria’s anti gay laws mean by default, the age of consent is not applicable

Sources: humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-…

Censorship of LGBT-related content is common, and there are limited spaces for public discussion or advocacy for LGBT rights. LGBT individuals often kept their identities hidden to avoid persecution or harm.

Sources: coar-global.org/2021/06/22/…

Homosexuality can be met up to 3 years in prison according to regime law

Sources: harpers.org/archive/2016/02…

In 2003 Syria, at the UN Commission on Human Rights, voted to postpone a draft UN resolution on human rights and sexual orientation. The vote was 24 to 17. The draft resolution was to bring the Commission to express its deep concern at the occurrence of human rights violations worldwide against people on the basis of their sexual orientation; Stress that human rights and fundamental freedoms are the birthright of all human beings and that the universal character of these rights and freedoms is indisputable; and call on all States to promote and protect the fundamental rights of all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Sources: un.org/fr/

Unfortunately Syria’s ban on homosexuality bans other laws such as adoptions as well

Sources: harpers.org/archive/2016/02…

Homosexuality is illegal in Syria, but no laws specify homosexuality as a dishonorable discharge or prohibition from military service.

Sources: independent.co.uk/news/worl…

Syria does not legally recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_…

In Lebanon, homosexuality is met with up to 1 year in prison according to article 534 of the Lebanese Penal code

Sources: humandignitytrust.org/count…

Homosexuality is illegal in Syria, but no laws specify homosexuality as a dishonorable discharge or prohibition from military service. For example, committing a crime like robbery in Syria will not ban you from donating blood, same goes with homosexuality. Recently this description has been tampered with. As a Syrian, I know this information is right, and those who tamper it are not Syrian, nor do they know anything about how Syrian law works.

Sources: harpers.org/archive/2016/02…

In 2019 a military tribunal acquited four personnel who accused of sodomy. The judge ruled that the law does not specify what acts are "contrary to nature". They were however dismissed from their posts.

Sources: aljazeera.com/news/2019/3/3…

The Lebanese government has vowed to shut down LGBT organizations, while several films have been banned in the country for LGBT content. In August 2023, Kuwait and Lebanon banned the 'Barbie' movie, claiming it "promoted homosexuality."

Sources: google.com/amp/s/www.voanew… latimes.com/entertainment-a…

Non-binary gender identities are not recognized in Syria.

Sources: Recognition mentioned nowhere, no reports of successful NB recognition/Reputable source needed!