DR Congo

Same-sex relations are legal in the DRC but no statutory shield exists. Marriage equality has been constitutionally barred since 2006. No anti-discrimination, no trans rights, no conversion therapy ban. 98% of population opposed marriage (2014) · violence including corrective rape · trans women considered witches.

Population 124M Capital Kinsasa Language French (official); Kikongo ya leta, Lingala, Swahili, Luba-Kasai (national) Currency Congolese Franc (CDF)

LGBTQI+ legal framework · DR Congo

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LGBT identity

Legal

Same-sex sexual activity legal in DR Congo (no explicit Penal Code penalty)

Partnership recognition

Constitutionally banned (2006)

2006 constitution bars marriage equality · no recognition for same-sex unions

Legal protection

No anti-discrimination

Statutory bias cover absent on SO/GI grounds

Trans rights

No recognition · extreme stigma

Trans women face stigma rooted in cultural beliefs about witchcraft

Conversion therapies

Not banned

Conversion therapy not made illegal

Social context · DR Congo

Social acceptance

Conservative

Very hostile · 98% against marriage

Pew 2014: ~98% of Congolese opposed marriage equality · deep stigma across society

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Anti-LGBT violence

High

High · corrective rape reported

Reports of stigma, abuse and corrective rape against LGBT

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Indicative data as of 2026-05-18. Check the destination country's official sources before travelling.