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.
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 rights LGBT sexual activity legal††††††† (Cohabitation Agreement)† (Limited Recognition)†††††††‡†‡††‡†††††‡‡‡‡‡‡‡/‡‡‡‡‡††‡
See also LGBTQ rights in the Commonwealth of Nations
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