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In much of La Francophonie, including former colonies of France, same-sex sexual activity is not considered a criminal offense. This is due, in part, to the lack of existing anti-homosexuality laws at the time of French rule. However, in most of the member states, including those states in which same-sex sexual activity is not criminalized, social taboos against it remain. In a small minority of member states, same-sex couples are allowed the ability to register civil unions or marriages.
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- Member states with legal recognition of same sex relationships and protection from discrimination
- Member states in which same sex sexual activity is legal and protected with anti discrimination laws
- Member states in which same sex sexual activity is not a crime
- Member states in which same sex sexual activity is a crime
- References
Member states with legal recognition of same-sex relationships and protection from discrimination
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.
Member states in which same-sex sexual activity is legal and protected with anti-discrimination laws
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.
Member states in which same-sex sexual activity is not a crime
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.
Member states in which same-sex sexual activity is a crime
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.