Gay community in paul, cabo verde

LGBT Rights in Paul, Cape Verde: homosexuality, gay marriage, gay adoption, serving in the military, sexual orientation discrimination protection, changing legal gender, donating blood, age of consent, and more.

The island of São Vicente , particularly the city of Mindelo, is considered a gay-friendly destination. According to the research, Cape Verde is also the most tolerant country on the African continent. Since , it has been legal to be homosexual in Cape Verde, and it is no longer a problem in public life.

By , however, the Associação Gay de Cabo Verde (Cape Verdean Gay Association) had been established. The group organised the first pride parade in Cape Verde in June , held in Mindelo, the second largest city in the country.

Cape Verde possesses a good record when it comes to issues of equality. This small country has achieved more than most other African countries. This aspect encompasses the LGBT community, women and people with disabilities in addition to general human rights.

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Homosexuality has been legal since and the age of consent is 14 years for all. The former Portuguese colony is considered the most tolerant African country when it comes to LGBT rights. The reason for this is supposed to be its ties to Portugal and Brazil - the archipelago in the Atlantic lies halfway between the two countries.