LGBTQ rights in Burkina Faso
LGBTQ rights in Burkina Faso | |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Illegal since 2025 |
| Penalty | 2 to 5 years imprisonment; fine |
| Gender identity | No |
| Discrimination protections | None |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Burkina Faso face severe legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Since 1 September 2025, same-sex sexual acts and the promotion of same-sex sexual acts have been criminalised with severe legal penalties, while the pre-existing bans against same-sex marriage or adoption rights remain in force.