LGBT rights in Lesotho

LGBT rights in Lesotho
Lesotho
Same-sex sexual activity legal?	Male illegal, female legal
Penalty:	Unknown
Gender identity/expression	-

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Lesotho face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Lesotho, but female same-sex sexual activity is legal.

Laws against homosexuality

Male same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Lesotho—a sharp contrast to South Africa, which completely surrounds the country.

Recognition of same-sex relationships

Same-sex couples have no legal recognition.

Discrimination protections

There is no protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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