In much of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, including former colonies of France, same-sex sexual activity is not considered a criminal offense. This is due, in part, to the lack of existing anti-homosexuality laws at the time of French rule. However, in most of the member states, including those states in which same-sex sexual activity is not criminalized, social taboos against it remain. In a small minority of member states, same-sex couples are allowed the ability to register civil unions or marriages.

Based on a report by Global Philanthropy Project (GPP) and Égides, between 2013 and 2020, there was a total of $27 million funding to Francophone nations for LGBTI. There were 1,002 LBGTI grants given to Francophone nations. 24 Francophone nations received funding that focused on LGBTI. The average grant amount was $27,175.[1]

Protections by Member State

Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.

StateMarriageStatement in support of LGBT rightsLGBT sexual activity legal
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
Yes Yes† Yes
No (Cohabitation Agreement) Yes† Yes
No (Limited Recognition) No Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No‡ Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No Yes
No No‡ Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No Yes
No No‡ Yes
No No Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No Yes
No No Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No No
No No No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No/No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No‡ No
No No No
No No‡ No
No Yes† Yes
No Yes† Yes
No No‡ Yes

See also

References

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_La_Francophonie