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

Is homosexuality legal in Senegal?

No. Same-sex sexual activity is illegal. It can be punished by imprisonment of up to five years.

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

No. There are no protections against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

Is there Marriage Equality in Senegal?

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

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Senegal?

Senegal is a socially conservative country.

Homophobia is systemic.

LGBTQ people conceal their sexuality.

There are numerous examples of LGBTQ people being persecuted and harassed.

For example, in October 2020, seven men were arrested when accused of having attended a gay wedding. Five of the men were sentenced to six months in prison, two men were sentenced to three months in prison.