What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Honduras? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Honduras?

Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in Honduras in 1899.

The age-of-consent is 15, regardless of sexuality.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Honduras?

Yes. There are protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Honduras?

No. There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

The country’s constitution specifically limits marriage to opposite-sex couples.However, Honduras is legally bound by the 2018 Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruling, which held that same-sex marriage is a human right protected by the American Convention on Human Rights. This means that a legal challenge could be the way that we see Marriage Equality introduced to Honduras.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Honduras?

Honduras is a socially conservative country.

Homophobia is systemic.

It appears that LGBTQ people are at a higher risk of violent assault