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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Africa are generally poor in comparison to the Americas, Western Europe and Oceania. Out of the 54 states recognised by the United Nations or African Union or both, homosexuality is outlawed in 31 African countries as of May 2024.
Jun 22, 2022 · When it comes to the rights of sexual and gender minorities in Africa, the past year has been a mixed bag. Of the 69 countries that criminalise same-sex relations, 33 are in Africa.
Jun 18, 2023 · What is the status of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa? Rights watchdogs such as the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA World) have found that most African...
May 28, 2023 · Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent. Published: May 28, 2023 4:26am EDT•Updated: May 29, 2023 7:40am EDT. Author. Zethu Matebeni. South African Research...
Jun 13, 2023 · Countries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. But some governments are taking hopeful steps toward inclusion. Article by Mariel Ferragamo...
Legal rights are diminishing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people across the African continent. Uganda. It's already illegal to be gay in Uganda. If you're found to have had a same-sex relationship, you can expect to spend seven years in prison. But Uganda's anti-gay laws have become even harsher.
Jan 9, 2024 · LGBTI Rights. Unlawful Detention. Last year witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons across Africa, said Amnesty International today.
