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Distribution of countries where there are legal barriers to freedom of expression on sexual and gender diversity issues in Africa as of 2020

Legal barriers to freedom of expression on sexual and gender diversity in Africa 2020

Last update: Oct 15, 2021

Region: Africa

Statista Research Department

Survey time period: 2020

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