Compare LGBT Rights in Antarctica & Botswana

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Public Opinion Index ?Not enough data
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Law
Homosexual activityN/ALegal
Since 2019
Same-sex marriageN/AUnrecognized
Censorship of LGBT issuesN/ANo censorship
Right to change legal genderN/ALegal, no restrictions
Since 2017
Gender-affirming careN/ALegal
Since 2017
Legal recognition of non-binary genderN/ANot legally recognized
Hate crime protectionsN/ANo protections
LGBT discriminationN/AIllegal in some contexts
Since 2010
LGBT employment discriminationN/ASexual orientation only
Since 2010
LGBT housing discriminationN/ANo protections
Same-sex adoptionN/ASingle only
Intersex infant surgeryN/ANot banned
Serving openly in militaryN/ALegal
Since 2019
Blood donations by MSMsN/ABanned (indefinite deferral)
Conversion therapyN/ANot banned
Equal age of consentN/AEqual
Since 2019
Public Opinion
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
(Afrobarometer, 2014–2016)
Region not surveyed
43% Tolerate
56% Not tolerate
Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors
(Afrobarometer, 2016–2018)
Region not surveyed
36% Tolerate
57% Not tolerate
Perceptions of local area as a "good place" for gay and lesbian people
(Gallup, 2013)
Region not surveyed
23% Good place
73% Not a good place
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