Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Lesotho
LegalLegal status
Is Lesotho LGBTQ+ friendly?
Male same-sex acts were decriminalised in 2012. Attitudes are conservative; there are no visible venues, so travellers should be discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Lesotho
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Maseru | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Lesotho
- World Bank open data
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