LGBTQ rights in Turkmenistan
LGBTQ rights in Turkmenistan | |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Illegal (for males) since 1927 (as Turkmen SSR); not criminalized between females |
| Penalty | Up to 5 years imprisonment with fines |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No recognition of same-sex unions |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in Turkmenistan face active discrimination and stigmatization compared to non-LGBTQ residents. Turkmenistan is one of the only two post-Soviet states where male homosexual activity remains criminalized, along with Uzbekistan.