Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Somalia
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Somalia LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are severely punished; there is no public scene.
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 | Prison of 3 months to 3 years; death under Sharia rules in some areas. |
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Somalia
- World Bank open data
Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.