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# What's life like for LGBTQ people in Eswatini?
- URL: https://www.gtv.blue/eswatini/
- Published: 2025-12-14T00:01:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-26T12:03:05.000Z
- Description: Power-struggle within the government puts the rights of queer people at risk.
- Author: Gareth Johnson
- Tags: An LGBTQ Guide to the World

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Eswatini? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

### Is homosexuality legal in Eswatini?

No. Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited, although there are indications that this is law is not actively enforced.

Eswatini is an absolute monarchy, so bringing about change in the laws is difficult.

### Are there anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people in Eswatini?

No. There are no provisions that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination on the grounds of sexuality.

### Is there Marriage Equality in Eswatini?

There is no legal recognition of same-sex relationships.

### What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Eswatini?

Homosexuality is seen as a taboo subject, and LGBTQ people are forced to conceal their sexuality.

Homophobia is systemic.It appears that most LGBTQ people move to neighbouring South Africa, where there is a more visible LGBTQ community.

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