Compare LGBT Rights in Namibia & Saint Helena

Equality Index ?
53 / 100
98 / 100
Legal Index ?
64 / 100
98 / 100
Public Opinion Index ?
42 / 100
Not enough data
Homosexual activityLegal
Since 2024
Legal
Since 2001
Same-sex marriageForeign same-sex marriages recognized only
Since 2023
Legal
Since 2017
Censorship of LGBT issuesNo censorshipNo censorship
Right to change legal genderLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, no restrictions
Since 2016
Gender-affirming careLegal
Since 2015
Unknown
Legal recognition of non-binary genderNot legally recognizedUnknown
LGBT discriminationIllegal in some contexts
Since 2021
Illegal
Since 2009
LGBT employment discriminationSexual orientation only
Since 2021
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2009
LGBT housing discriminationSexual orientation only
Since 2021
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Since 2009
Same-sex adoptionLegal
Since 2023
Legal
Intersex infant surgeryNot bannedUnknown
Serving openly in militaryAmbiguousN/A
Since 2000
Blood donations by MSMsLegalBanned (less than 6-month deferral)
Conversion therapyNot bannedAmbiguous
Equal age of consentEqual
Since 2024
Equal
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