Constitution of the Republic of Burundi 2005, as amended to 2018
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
  • English
    The freedom to marry is guaranteed, as well as the right to choose his or her partner. The marriage may only be concluded with the free and full consent of the future spouses.
    The marriage between two persons of the same sex is prohibited. (Art. 29)
  • Kirundi
    Uburenganzira bwo kwabirana burubahirizwa, co kimwe no kwitorera uwo mwabirana. Ukwabirana gushoboka iyo abashaka kwabirana bavyiyemereye ata gahato.
    Ukwabirana kw’abafise igitsina kimwe kurabujijwe. (Ingingo ya 29)
  • French
    La liberté de se marier est garantie, de même que le droit de choisir son ou sa partenaire. Le mariage ne peut être conclu qu’avec le libre et plein consentement des futurs époux.
    Le mariage entre deux personnes de même sexe est interdit. (Art. 29)
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Constitution of the Republic of Burundi 2005, as amended to 2018 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 5: “The national language is Kirundi. The official languages are Kirundi and all other languages determined by the law. All the legislative texts must have their version in Kirundi.”

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Constitution of the Republic of Burundi 2005, as amended to 2018 (Kirundi).

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Constitution of the Republic of Burundi 2005, as amended to 2018 (French).

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