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LGBTQ rights in Uzbekistan

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people face widespread prosecution in Uzbekistan. Same-sex sexual activity between men is illegal in Uzbekistan. The punishment is up to 3 years in prison. Uzbekistan is one of just 2 post-Soviet states in which male homosexual activity remains criminalized, along with Turkmenistan.

Legality of same-sex sexual activity
Laws criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual activity between men were enacted in the Uzbek SSR in 1926. It is criminalised in present-day Uzbekistan by Article 120 of Uzbek's criminal code (1994): ==Morality laws== Article 130 covers the distribution of pornographic materials. This provision and was strengthened in 2012: ==LGBT propaganda draft law==
LGBT propaganda draft law
In November 2024, Alisher Qodirov the leader of the Milliy Tiklanish party announced that he was drafting a law banning discussions of LGBTQ people. Qodirov claimed the law was inspired by statements made by Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump about "LGBT propaganda" in schools. ==Constitution of Uzbekistan==
Constitution of Uzbekistan
In April 2023, the Constitution of Uzbekistan deliberately leaves out "sexual orientation" - despite all other categories explicitly being included - such as gender, race, religion and nationality. ==Summary table==
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