Capital city, Zimbabwe
Is Harare LGBTQ+ friendly?
2/5Hostile
Is Harare LGBTQ+ friendly?
Male same-sex acts remain criminal and attitudes are hostile. Visitors should be discreet; there is no public scene.
LGBTQ+ laws in Zimbabwe
Conservative society with hostile public attitudes. Same-sex couples should be discreet; prosecutions are rare but arrests and harassment occur.
| 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 | Male same-sex acts criminal under common law; up to a year in prison and fines. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Zimbabwe
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Harare | 2/5 · Hostile |
Quick answers
Is Harare safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Male same-sex acts remain criminal and attitudes are hostile. Visitors should be discreet; there is no public scene.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Zimbabwe?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Zimbabwe e-Visa
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
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