Healix: LGBTQ+ Travel Risks Worsen in Africa, Middle East
A Healix report warns of a worsening security environment for LGBTQ+ travelers in Africa and the Middle East, with new criminalizing laws. Senegal increased penalties for same-sex activity, and Ghana's president may sign a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ identity. Repressive measures continue or intensify in MENA. Companies should ensure travel risk policies support LGBTQ+ employees, proactively providing resources rather than relying on disclosure.
Impact and considerations
Companies must address safety risks for LGBTQ+ employees in certain regions, proactively offering support rather than relying on self-disclosure.
Key points
- Security environment for LGBTQ+ travelers in Africa has deteriorated.
- Senegal increased penalties for same-sex activity.
- Ghana's president may sign a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ identity.
- Repressive measures continue or intensify in MENA.
- Companies should proactively provide resources, not rely on disclosure.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Business Travel News
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 2 Sept 2026, 12:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 19:14
- Last updated
- 2 Sept 2026, 12:00
- Original links
- Business Travel News：Healix: LGBTQ+ Travel Risks Worsen in Africa, Middle East (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 2 Sept 2026, 12:00