LGBTQ rights in Djibouti

LGBTQ rights in Djibouti
Legal statusNot explicitly legal
Gender identityNo
MilitaryNo
Discrimination protectionsLimited protection based on sexual orientation
Family rights
Recognition of relationshipsNo
AdoptionNo

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Djibouti face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Although Djibouti does not explicitly criminalise homosexuality but criminalized obscene acts, LGBTQ persons still face stigmatization among the broader population.