Mbabane - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
No idea. - Aug 2023
Eswatini just had their second Pride parade! They are coming around. I don't think anyone would give you any problems. - Oct 2019
I'm not sure about this. I do not know any openly gay people at post or in the community. - Mar 2015
Swazis are very religious and most likely would tell you that they are against homosexuality. Most of the couples I know are discrete, i.e., no PDA, and have not been treated poorly. - Feb 2011
There is a small gay/lesbian community, but Swaziland's is still grappling with homosexuality, and if you were public with your orientation, it would certainly draw (likely negative) attention. - May 2010
Swazi society is very traditional and homosexuality is definitely frowned upon. However, I've heard that there is a Swazi Gay and Lesbian society so things may be changing. - Mar 2008
