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Gay Rights In Lebanon

Gayrechten in Libanon

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Note: Technically illegal, although enforcement is ambiguous. 
 
Article 534 of the Lebanese Penal Code prohibits sexual relations that “contradict the laws of nature”. 
 
While the law has been used to penalize Gaysexuality, it has been successfully challenged in court several times with defendants being acquitted. Several courts have also declined to prosecute. 
 
Currently no national law has been passed to repeal Article 534, decriminalize Gaysexual activity, or clarify the position of the law.

Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Both married and single individuals may adopt in Lebanon. However, Lebanon does not recognize same-sex marriage.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Gaysexuality is not legal in Lebanon as of 2023

The difference between legal age of consent for Gaysexual sex and heterosexual sex.

Sexual contact with another male, even once.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

The Lebanese government has vowed to shut down LGBT organizations, while several films have been banned in the country for LGBT content. Although it is not explicitly illegal to promote Gaysexuality as many LGBT night clubs and bars exist in the country.

Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.

As well as requiring gender reassignment surgery, they must also be unmarried and not have children.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

Gaysexuality was declassified as an illness in 2013. 
The Lebanese Psychiatric Society, the Lebanese Psychological Association, other professional associations and NGOs have called for banning conversion therapy. To date, it is still legal.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

No discrimination protections in housing. Full housing discrimination protection pending.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Same-sex marriage is not currently legal in Lebanon. The country does not recognize same-sex marriage or any other form of legal partnership for same-sex couples. There have been some calls for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Lebanon, but the issue remains controversial and there has been no significant movement towards changing the current legal status of same-sex marriage in the country.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

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. 

The ability for Gaysexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.

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