LGBT rights in Benin
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LGBT rights in Benin
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Benin face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Although same-sex sexual acts for both men and women are legal in Benin, homosexuals continue to face widespread persecution and are rarely open about their sexuality. They are also considered by many as deviants to the society, and homosexuality is often called a disease brought by white people to the country. LGBT persons additionally face stigmatization among the broader
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Benin
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2024-01-31T21:08:56Z
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