Capital city in Maritime, Togo
Is Lomé LGBTQ+ friendly?
2/5Hostile
Is Lomé LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (1–3 years). Enforcement is rare against visitors, but discretion is essential; no public scene.
LGBTQ+ laws in Togo
Social attitudes are conservative; prosecutions are rare but blackmail and police harassment occur. Be discreet.
| 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 | 1–3 years' imprisonment and a fine for 'acts against nature'. |
Quick answers
Is Lomé safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same-sex acts are criminalized (1–3 years). Enforcement is rare against visitors, but discretion is essential; no public scene.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Togo?
No.
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