Back معاملة المثليين في ليسوتو Arabic Drets del col·lectiu LGBT a Lesotho Catalan LGBT práva v Lesothu Czech Homosexualität in Lesotho German Diversidad sexual en Lesoto Spanish Droits LGBT au Lesotho French זכויות להט"ב בלסוטו HE Diritti LGBT in Lesotho Italian Quyền LGBT ở Lesotho VI
LGBTQ rights in Lesotho | |
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| Status | Legal since 2012[1][2] |
| Gender identity | Unknown |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation and gender identity protections |
| 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. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment is banned since 2024.
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.