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Human rights in Guinea-Bissau

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In December 2008, Guinea-Bissau became one of 66 countries to sign the "United Nations Statement on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity". The statement supports decriminalization of homosexuality and transgender identity.[1]

Of 19 African countries surveyed in 2010, Guinea-Bissau was one of the most tolerant about homosexual behavior. Nine percent in Guinea-Bissau said that homosexual behavior was morally acceptable, with fifteen percent saying it was not an issue.[2]

References

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  1. "Tin's 'Pride' at UN Statement on Decriminalisation of Homosexuality", UKGayNews, 18 December 2008 Archived 22 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ""Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa", Topline Survey Results, Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Pew Research Center, question 85, p. 276, 2010" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2012.