Gay rights in Botswana

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Sex between men is illegal in Botswana. Sex between women may be illegal under the current law, but the law is more focused on gay male sex. Homosexual acts can be punished with up to seven years in prison.[1] Although homosexual acts are illegal, prosecution of such acts is rare.[2]

There is no protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Same-sex couples have no legal recognition.

Homosexuality is taboo in traditional Botswana culture. It is commonly seen as a western, non-African problem.[2]

Botswana's primary gay rights organization is Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO). It has no official recognition from the government, and because it is not a registered organization, it cannot legally raise funds. A spokesman from the organization said, “the government has stated that it will refuse to register our organization because to do so would be tantamount to registering an organization of criminals."[2]

  1. ^ "Botswana", Sodomy Laws. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
  2. ^ a b c Mookodi, Godisang. "Botswana", Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality. Retrieved on 2007-02-13.
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