In much of 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.
Legality of same-sex sexual activity
Member states in which same-sex sexual activity is not a crime[1]
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.
Member states with legal recognition of same-sex relationships[1]
Member states in which same-sex sexual activity is a crime[1]
Note: † Signed UN General Assembly declaration in favour of LGBT rights. ‡ Signed alternative Statement against LGBT rights.
Member states in which male same-sex sexual activity is a crime[1]
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2 Provisionally referred to by the Francophonie as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"; see Macedonia naming dispute.
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Canada (Same-sex marriage)
France (Same-sex marriage)
Luxembourg (Same-sex marriage)
Andorra (Civil union)
Switzerland (Registered partnership)
