LGBTQ rights in Lesotho | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Legal since 2012[1][2] |
| Gender identity | Unknown |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Lesotho face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Lesotho does not recognise same-sex marriages or civil unions, nor does it ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBTQ people face societal rejection and discrimination in Lesotho. Nevertheless, attitudes towards members of the LGBTQ community are slowly evolving and becoming more tolerant and accepting, in line with worldwide trends. In 2012, Lesotho legalised homosexuality, and on 18 May 2013, the first gay pride march took place in the country.[3][4]
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- ^ "Small march is a big step for LGBTI in Lesotho". Archived from the original on 20 May 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2013.