Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Cameroon
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Cameroon LGBTQ+ friendly?
Arrests, blackmail and violence are well documented, and attitudes are hostile; be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | 6 months to 5 years' imprisonment plus a fine. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Cameroon
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Douala | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Camrail
- Speedtest Global Index: Cameroon
- World Bank open data
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