LGBT rights in Afghanistan
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan face severe challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Afghan members of the LGBT community are forced to keep their gender identity and sexual orientation secret, in fear of violence and the death penalty. The religious nature of the country has limited any opportunity for public discussion, with any mention of homosexuality and related terms deemed taboo.
LGBT rights in Afghanistan | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal: Islamic law (sharīʿa) is applied (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) |
| Penalty | Maximum penalty of death (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex relationships |
| Adoption | No |
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