From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality
Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
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April 9, 2025
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Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.
The Eswatini government continues to refuse to register LGBTQ+ rights groups, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling supporting these organizations.
There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.
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