Middle East
LGBTQ+ travel in Yemen
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Yemen LGBTQ+ friendly?
No scene of any kind; executions and floggings have been reported in Houthi-held areas.
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 | Death penalty, flogging or prison; Houthi courts issued death sentences in 2024. |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Yemen
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Socotra | 1/5 · Dangerous |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Yemen
- Speedtest Global Index: Yemen
- World Bank open data
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