Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Botswana
LegalLegal status
Is Botswana LGBTQ+ friendly?
Decriminalised by the courts in 2019 and upheld in 2021, with workplace protections; attitudes remain conservative, so public affection draws attention.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Botswana
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Botswana
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Speedtest Global Index: Botswana
- World Bank open data
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