Are You Traveling?

For many of us summer means traveling but some places you really, really don't want to got to, it could mean jail time or in some countries you could lose your head.

I am always leery when I hear LGBTQ+ friendly because I think what they really mean are those LGBTQ+ that are passible (Ugh I hate that words but it fits.).

Map of Countries that Criminalise LGBT People

The map below provides an overview of the countries across the world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are criminalised.

So let us take a look at some countries.

Some of the don't set foot in these countries if you want to keep your head on your shoulders...

Mauritania

Mauritania criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of death by stoning, although there is a de facto moratorium on its use. There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, though little information is available about the extent of discrimination and violence against LGBT people.

Nigeria

Nigeria criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. The gender expression of trans people is also criminalised. Sentences include a maximum penalty of death by stoning. There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Somalia

Somalia criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of death. There is some evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. The gender expression of trans people is also criminalised. Sentences include a maximum penalty of death. There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Some of the don't set foot in these countries if you don't want to spend in the local pokey...

Jamaica

Jamaica criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years imprisonment with hard labour. There is no evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, however LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment. There is no evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, however LGBT people are subjected to discrimination and violence.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years’ imprisonment. There is no evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, however LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Maldives

Maldives criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of eight years’ imprisonment and 100 lashes. There is some evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and limited reports of LGBT people being subjected to discrimination and violence.

Egypt

Egypt criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment and a fine. There is evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, and LGBT people are regularly subjected to discrimination and violence.

Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men and between women. Sentences include a maximum penalty of fourteen years’ imprisonment. There is no evidence of the law being enforced in recent years, however LGBT people are subjected to discrimination.

And remember these are the places where it is illegal for us but there are also many places where it is just not safe for us if we cannot blend in to the population.

Me? I'm keeping my travels the the northeast.