Homosexuality in Suriname

Suriname

Homosexuality is legal in Suriname , but socially taboo. Gay relationships in particular are rarely accepted and tolerated.

Legal situation

Same-sex marriage and partnership laws in South America

Same-sex marriage

Registered partnership

No recognition

Constitutional prohibition of same-sex marriages

Homosexual acts illegal

Homosexuality is legal in Suriname . Section 302 of the Criminal Code makes homosexual acts with a person under the age of 18 a punishable offense for up to 4 years. The age of consent for heterosexuals is 16 years.

Same-sex couples are not recognized by the state. No law of same-sex marriage or registered partnership is permitted in Suriname . There is no anti-discrimination law to protect sexual orientation .

Social situation

In contrast to the rejection of gay contacts, there is less prejudice against homosexual women. "Matis" ( Sranan for intimate girlfriends) relationships are an ancient and accepted practice among Afro-Surinamers.

A small LGBT community can be found in the capital Paramaribo . In October 2011, the country's first Gay Pride took place in the capital .

See also

• Laws on homosexuality

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Gay Times : Gay Suriname ( Memento of the original from April 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , April 23, 2012 
2. ↑ Gay Times : Gay Suriname ( Memento of the original from April 15, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , April 23, 2012 
3. ↑ Suriname holds first gay-rights-march , April 23, 2012