Namibian High Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relationships

The ruling overturns colonial-era laws and marks a significant victory for LGBTQ rights in the southern African nation.

The court declared laws criminalizing same-sex acts between men unconstitutional.
Activist Friedel Dausab brought the case with support from Human Dignity Trust.
The decision is expected to enhance equality and access to healthcare for LGBTQ individuals.
Namibia inherited these laws from South Africa upon gaining independence in 1990.
The ruling aligns Namibia with several other African nations that have decriminalized same-sex relations.