LGBT rights in Benin
Homosexuality is taboo in Benin in parts of society, homosexual acts are legal.
Illegality
Homosexual acts are legal in Benin. There is no anti-discrimination law in Benin.
Recognition of same-sex partnerships
State recognition of same-sex couples is not in the form of same-sex marriage or in a registered partnership in Benin.
Social situation
In Benin, there is only a small LGBT community in the capital Porto- Novo. Organizations who strive to protect the rights of homosexual people in the country are scarce.