Gay somali

Stigmatization and criminalisation of homosexuality in Somalia occur in a legal and cultural context where 99% of the population follow Islam as their religion, [10] while the country has had an unstable government and has been subjected to a civil war for decades. 1 The access and use of this site shall thereby constitute the approval of the 'user' to be bound by the following;. The access and use of this site shall be governed by the following terms and agreement 2 Hargeisa is the capital of the self-declared state of Somaliland, which broke away from Somalia nearly 30 years ago. The courts enforce Islamic law, Sharia, which deems homosexuality illegal, so. 3 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Somali people in home countries and worldwide, telling their untold stories. Weaving between cultural and religious limitations, LGBT Somalis balance celebrating their sexualities or gender identities while keeping in mind the harsh realities that family, community, or local laws might be against them. 4 LGBT rights in Somalia present a complex and challenging landscape for both local residents and potential visitors. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in the country face severe discrimination, harassment, and even violence due to the legal and societal constraints they encounter. 5 For years Mohamed's family tried to make him more like other boys - tougher, more "masculine". They even sent him to have a female spirit driven out with hallucinogenic drugs. 6 LGBT Rights in Somalia: homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more. 7 We highly value your privacy. Personal information is data that can be used to directly or indirectly identify you. 8 LGBTQ people in Somalia face severe adversity and consensual same sex sexual activity is illegal for men and women. In areas controlled by al-Shabaab and in Jubaland, capital punishment is frequently executed. 9 . 10 . 11