Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Gabon
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Gabon LGBTQ+ friendly?
A 2019 law recriminalised same-sex acts; attitudes are conservative, and Libreville is somewhat tolerant but 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 | Up to 6 months' imprisonment and a fine. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Gabon
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Libreville | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Gabon e-visa platform
- Gabon National Parks Agency
- Speedtest Global Index: Gabon
- World Bank open data
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