Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Niger face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Although same-sex sexual activity is legal, [1] the Nigerien LGBTQ community faces stigmatization among the broader population.
Niger leader plans to outlaw gay sex, execute married same-sex couples Moïse MANOËL-FLORISSEFebruary 6,
February Statements made by representatives of Niger’s military government indicate that it intends to pass a law criminalising sexual activity between individuals of the same sex, as well as other acts related to diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). Opposition to the very concept of homosexuality has been voiced by both the.
Le Niger est par conséquent, une véritable terre d’accueil, de séjour de toutes les formes d’orientation sexuelle, qui s’exercent dans l’impunité la plus absolue. Entrainant ainsi, nos adolescents à la quête de leur personnalité, dans la pratique par le biais du mimétisme et celui de l’influence de l’argent.