LGBTQ rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
LGBTQ rights in São Tomé and Príncipe | |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Legal since 2012 |
| Gender identity | No |
| Military | No |
| Discrimination protections | Yes (sexual orientation only) |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in São Tomé and Príncipe face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Both male and female forms of same-sex sexual activity are legal in São Tomé and Príncipe, however LGBTQ persons face stigmatization among the broader population.
São Tomé and Príncipe was one of the few African states that signed a "joint statement on ending acts of violence and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity" at the United Nations, condemning violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people.