[3] Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing acceptance towards LGBTQ people among Mauritius' population, particularly the younger generation, with polls indicating that it is one of Africa's most LGBT-friendly countries.

Previously, Section 250(1) of the Mauritius Criminal Code of 1838 held that "Any person who is guilty of the crime of sodomy ... shall be liable to penal servitude for a term not exceeding 5 years.

[11]In October 2019, another group of young Mauritians also filed a constitutional challenge on the basis that Section 250 "violates their fundamental rights and freedom".

[13][14] These plaintiffs are represented by Dentons (Mauritius) LLP and the Franco-Mauritian Law Chambers LCMB et Associés, and supported by the Young Queer Alliance and the Love Honor Cherish Foundation.

[19] The 2023 Supreme Court decision decriminalizing sodomy held that the constitutional prohibition on discrimination based on "sex" was also inclusive of "sexual orientation."

The Equal Opportunities Act 2008 (French: Loi de 2008 sur l'égalité des chances) prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, education, accommodation, disposal of immovable property, provision of goods and services, companies and partnerships, registered associations and clubs, sports and access to premises, with "sexual orientation" being defined to mean "homosexuality (including lesbianism), bisexuality or heterosexuality".

[23] Currently, transgender people are not allowed to legally change their gender marker on official documents, such as passports, birth certificates and IDs.

[25] Mauritius is considered to be one of Africa's most LGBT-friendly countries, though LGBTQ people still face discrimination due to conservatives attitudes among the population.

[5] AfriGay has reported that "whilst 'gay life' remains fairly quiet, mainly existing on the internet, in private and at the occasional party, the resorts are welcoming and non-discriminatory to all.

In Mauritius, there are four organisations that work for the rights of the LGBTQ community: Collectif Arc-En-Ciel, Young Queer Alliance, Association VISA G and PILS.

In 2018, religious extremists held a violent counter-march, and a strong police force was deployed to provide protection to the Pride marchers.

[26] Founded in 1996, PILS (Prévention Information Lutte contre le Sida) is a centre for individuals with HIV/AIDS in the country, and also a place for the prevention and education of people living with HIV/AIDS.

In June 2018, the Pride march organised by Collectif Arc-En-Ciel was annulled because of hundreds of death threats believed to originate from religious extremists.

Many important religious figures on the island, including Cardinal Maurice Piat, firmly condemned the protest against LGBTQ rights and called for respect and tolerance for all.