A 2018 European Union report identified it as the top-ranking African country in terms of governance and for its record in the protection and respect for human rights.
[2] Beginning in 1989, the government also mandated the existence of “Equal Employment Opportunity Officers” in major governmental ministries in order to advance women’s interests.
This development is attributed to the efforts of Mauritian LGBT organization Arc-en-Ciel as well as other human rights groups advancing equality and inclusion.
[8] The lack of clear and comprehensive body of laws that protect members of the LGBTQ community created conditions for the violations of their rights not just by the government but also other parties.
[1] Presently, although Mauritius still does not recognize same-sex marriage, it is considered one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in Africa, ranking fourth in terms of the public’s tolerance for homosexuals.