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.

Protections by Member State

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

State Marriage Statement in support of LGBT rights LGBT 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 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 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 Yes† No
No Yes† Yes
No No‡ No (Male activity illegal)

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