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LGBT Rights in Kyrgyzstan

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Public opinion polls in particular regions of Kyrgyzstan have found that homophobic beliefs persist.

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Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people (2024)

Ranked #110 of121 regions
Question: Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for gay or lesbian people?
Source:Gallup, April 10th to December 13th
 
Good place
6%
40.3%
study avg.

Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people (2023)

Ranked #103 of124 regions
Question: Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for gay or lesbian people?
Source:Gallup, June 21, 2023
 
Good Place
9%
40.8%
study avg.

Justifiability of homosexuality (2022)

Ranked #76 of88 regions
Question: Please tell me for each of the following statements whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between.
Source:World Values Survey, 2017-2022
Not justifiable
87.25%
51.3%
study avg.
Justifiable
1.92%
22.8%
study avg.

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors (2022)

Ranked #71 of88 regions
Question: On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors?
Source:World Values Survey, 2017-2022
Mentioned homosexuals
73.33%
41.2%
study avg.
Did not mention homosexuals
26.67%
57%
study avg.

Opinion on same-sex couples as parents (2020)

Ranked #61 of74 regions
Question: Homosexual couples are as good parents as other couples
Source:World Values Survey, 2017-2020
Disagree
69.8%
42.8%
study avg.
Agree
12.8%
32.6%
study avg.

Justifiability of homosexuality (2014)

Ranked #43 of58 regions
Question: Please tell me for each of the following statements whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between.
Source:World Values Survey, 2010-2014
Not justifiable
85.6%
61.9%
study avg.
Justifiable
2.27%
13.4%
study avg.

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors (2014)

Ranked #46 of57 regions
Question: On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors?
Source:World Values Survey, 2010-2014
Mentioned homosexuals
77%
51.9%
study avg.
Did not mention homosexuals
23%
48.1%
study avg.

Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people (2013)

Ranked #77 of119 regions
Question: Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place for homosexuals?
Source:Gallup, 2013
Not a good place
55%
54%
study avg.
Good place
3%
29.2%
study avg.

Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people to live (2007)

Ranked #93 of113 regions
Question: Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place to live for gay or lesbian people?
Source:Gallup, 2005-2007
Not a good place
70%
49.3%
study avg.
Good place
6%
29%
study avg.

Justifiability of homosexuality (2004)

Ranked #23 of38 regions
Question: Please tell me for each of the following statements whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between.
Source:World Values Survey, 2000-2004
Not justifiable
86.48%
71.6%
study avg.
Justifiable
2.49%
9.2%
study avg.

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History

Homosexual activity in Kyrgyzstan

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Homosexual activity in Kyrgyzstan is legal.

Current status
Since Oct 1,1997
Legal
Since October1997 homosexual relationships are not criminalised in Kyrgyzstan.
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Mar 7,1934–Oct 1,1997
Male illegal, female legal
An article under which sodomy was punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 8 years appeared in the Soviet Criminal Code on March 7,1934 - number 154-a: “Sexual intercourse between a man and a man (sodomy) - imprisonment for a term of three to five years. Sodomy committed with the use of violence or taking advantage of the dependent position of the victim - imprisonment for a term of five to eight years."

Same-sex marriage in Kyrgyzstan

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Same-sex marriage in Kyrgyzstan is banned.

Current status
Since May 8,1996
Banned
Several provisions within the constitution, the family law and the civil code points to the definition of a marriage as being a union between a man and a woman.

Censorship of LGBT issues in Kyrgyzstan

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Kyrgyzstan is state-enforced.

Current status
Since Aug 14,2023
State-enforced
On 17 March2023, the government announced a proposal to amend the child protection law. Article 2-1 of the draft law expands the definition of information harmful to the health and development of children as follows: “[information] that denounces family and traditional societal values, promotes non-traditional sexual relations and initiates disrespect towards parents or other family members”. The bill was passed by the parliament on 22 June2023 and signed into law by the president on 14 August2023. Unlike Hungary's "law on the protection of children" , the law does not mention sexual orientation or homosexuality explicitly. The law also does not define "family values" and "non-traditional sexual relations".
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Until Aug 14,2023
No censorship
In Kyrgyzstan, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Kyrgyzstan

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Right to change legal gender in Kyrgyzstan is illegal.

Current status
Since Aug 1,2020
Illegal
Until 01 August2020, trans people in Kyrgyzstan had access to legal gender recognition according to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On acts of civil status".
On 17 June2020, the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On acts of civil status" . The new version of the law came into effect on August 1,2020, and starting from this date, trans people in Kyrgyzstan have no access to legal gender recognition.
Apr 5,1972–Aug 1,2020
Legal, but requires surgery
Kyrgyzstan was part of the Soviet Union during1972 when the first sex change was performed and a trans man was granted legal gender recognition after completing surgery.
Until Apr 5,1972
Illegal
Kyrgyzstan was a member of the Soviet Union in1972 and before then legal gender recognition was not provided.
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Gender-affirming care in Kyrgyzstan

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Gender-affirming care in Kyrgyzstan is legal, but banned for minors.

Current status
Since Jan 9,2005
Legal, but banned for minors
Article 38 of the Law “On Protecting the Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Citizens” states, “the gender identity may be changed or corrected in healthcare facilities through medical interventions at the request of a full-aged patient based on medical, biological, social and psychological indications in accordance with the procedure set forth by the responsible governmental body of the Kyrgyz Republic in the area of health care.”
Until Jan 8,2005
Legal
Until2005, there were no known bans or restrictions on gender-affirming care in Kyrgyzstan, whether for adults or minors.

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Kyrgyzstan

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Kyrgyzstan is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Not legally recognized
Sources:
Only a few progressive countries in the world
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Hate crime protections in Kyrgyzstan

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Hate crime protections in Kyrgyzstan is no protections.

Current status
No protections
Kyrgyzstan does not provide hate crime protections based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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LGBT discrimination in Kyrgyzstan

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LGBT discrimination in Kyrgyzstan is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Kyrgyzstan, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from discrimination.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Kyrgyzstan

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LGBT employment discrimination in Kyrgyzstan is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Kyrgyzstan, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from employment discrimination.
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LGBT housing discrimination in Kyrgyzstan

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LGBT housing discrimination in Kyrgyzstan is no protections.

Current status
No protections
In Kyrgyzstan, neither sexual orientation nor gender identity is a protected class from housing discrimination.
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Same-sex adoption in Kyrgyzstan

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Same-sex adoption in Kyrgyzstan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Kyrgyzstan

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Intersex infant surgery in Kyrgyzstan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Kyrgyzstan

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Serving openly in military in Kyrgyzstan is don't ask, don't tell.

Current status
Since Dec 25,1991
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Only 22 countries allow trans service, Kyrgyzstan is not one of them
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Blood donations by MSMs in Kyrgyzstan

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Blood donations by MSMs in Kyrgyzstan is banned (indefinite deferral).

Current status
Banned (indefinite deferral)
The Blood Service of the Kyrgyz Republic establishes among its absolute contraindications for blood donation, the permanent exemption of homosexual persons.
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Conversion therapy in Kyrgyzstan

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Conversion therapy in Kyrgyzstan is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
According to the ILGA, there's no ban on conversion therapy.
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Equal age of consent in Kyrgyzstan

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Equal age of consent in Kyrgyzstan is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT Rights by Region

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    LGBT Rights inSouthern and Central Asia

    Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.
    Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.
    Censorship or prohibition of discussing, promoting, or teaching LGBTQ+ topics in media, schools, and in the general public.
    Legal recognition of a change in gender by permitting a change on an individual's legal documentation.
    Medical and psychological support designed to help individuals transition to the gender they identify with, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgeries.
    Legal recognition of non-binary, genderqueer, or third gender identities.
    Legal protection from hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
    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.
    Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.
    The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.
    Medical interventions performed on intersex infants to alter their genital appearance to conform to typical male or female standards, often without the informed consent of the child who is too young to participate in the decision-making process.
    The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.
    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.
    Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)
    The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.
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