City, Senegal
Is Saint-Louis LGBTQ+ friendly?
1/5Dangerous
Is Saint-Louis LGBTQ+ friendly?
Senegalese law criminalises same-sex acts. Attitudes are hostile and enforcement has tightened; be very discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal
Hostile social attitudes and recent tightening of laws. Visitors should be very discreet; arrests and violence 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 | Same-sex acts criminalised; penalties of 1–5 years in prison and fines. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Senegal
Quick answers
Is Saint-Louis safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Senegalese law criminalises same-sex acts. Attitudes are hostile and enforcement has tightened; be very discreet.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Senegal?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Senegal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Senegal
- UNESCO World Heritage: Island of Saint-Louis
- Senegal national parks (Djoudj)
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