词条 | LGBT rights in Burkina Faso | |||||||||||||||||
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| location_header = Burkina Faso | image = Burkina Faso (orthographic projection).svg | caption = Burkina Faso | legal_status = Legal | gender_identity_expression = Unknown | recognition_of_relationships = Same-sex marriage not constitutionally recognized | adoption = No | military = Unknown | discrimination_protections = Unknown }} Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) persons in Burkina Faso may face legal issues not experienced by non-LGBT citizens. Burkina Faso has no laws outlawing private same-sex sexual acts. Laws regarding same-sex sexual actsBoth male and female same-sex sexual activity has always been legal in Burkina Faso. Age of consent is equal, regardless of sex since 1996.[1] Recognition of same-sex unionsThe Constitution of Burkina Faso does not authorize same-sex marriage and defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. La famille est la cellule de base de la société. L’Etat lui doit protection. Le mariage est fondé sur le libre consentement de l’homme et de la femme. Toute discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, l’ethnie, la caste, l’origine sociale, la fortune est interdite en matière de mariage. Les enfants sont égaux en droits et en devoirs dans leurs relations familiales. Les parents ont le droit naturel et le devoir d’élever et d’éduquer leurs enfants. Ceux-ci leur doivent respect et assistance.[2] Translated into English, the Constitution says: "The family is the basic cell of society. The State owes protection. Marriage is based on the free consent of man and woman. Any discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, caste, social origin, fortune is forbidden in marriage. Children are equal in rights and duties in family relationships. Parents have the natural right and duty to bring up and educate their children. They owe them respect and assistance." Adoption of childrenAccording to the U.S. Department of State, "Married, cohabiting, heterosexual couples who have been married for at least five years may adopt a child. Single applicants are almost never permitted to adopt children in Burkina Faso."[3] Living conditionsThe U.S. Department of State's 2011 Human Rights Report found that,
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Notes1. ^{{cite web|title=State Sponsored Homophobia 2016: A world survey of sexual orientation laws: criminalisation, protection and recognition|url=http://ilga.org/downloads/02_ILGA_State_Sponsored_Homophobia_2016_ENG_WEB_150516.pdf|work=International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association|accessdate=19 May 2016|date=17 May 2016}} {{Africa topic|LGBT rights in}}{{Burkina Faso topics}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Lgbt Rights In Burkina Faso}}2. ^{{fr}} Article 23, Constitution du Burkina Faso {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727171252/http://www.law.yale.edu/rcw/rcw/jurisdictions/afw/burkinafaso/Burkina_Faso_Const.doc |date=27 July 2010 }} 3. ^"Intercountry Adoption: Burkina Faso", Bureau of Consular Affairs, United States Department of State, November 2010{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} 4. ^[https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/186380.pdf 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sudan, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State, page 23] 5 : LGBT rights in Africa|Human rights in Burkina Faso|Politics of Burkina Faso|Burkinabé law|LGBT rights by country |
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