Homophobia in Egypt
The draft law also prohibits the public promotion or advertising of any LGBTI gatherings or parties, whether through audio or video publications or via social media. The penalty set for such acts is up to three years’ imprisonment. Displaying an LGBTI symbol or sign, or producing, promoting, selling, or marketing such products would also be punishable by up to three years in prison. Public attitudes towards Same-sex partnerships, Transgender people and non-conventional Gender expression are openly hostile and can include Physical violence.
Be aware that signals are ambiguous in Egypt as men commonly hold hands, link arms and greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Discretion is advised for LGBTQIA+ travellers in Egypt. Though Homosexuality is not officially outlawed, gay men and transgender individuals have been prosecuted using debauchery and public morals laws and given long prison sentences.
Egypt is not a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers who wish to openly express their Sexuality and/or Gender identity outside of a very rigid, Heterosexual binary.
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