Legislating exclusion: Human rights implications of criminalizing same-sex relations in Africa with specific reference to Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania and Ghana
International Journal of Discrimination and the Law
Published online on April 22, 2026
Abstract
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The criminalisation of same-sex relations in Africa remains a critical human rights concern, reinforced by legislative frameworks that entrench discrimination, social exclusion, and violence against LGBTQ + persons. This article critically examines the ...
The criminalisation of same-sex relations in Africa remains a critical human rights concern, reinforced by legislative frameworks that entrench discrimination, social exclusion, and violence against LGBTQ + persons. This article critically examines the ...