Kabul - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
There are no issues I know about at the Embassy for LGBT since you are confined to post. - Jul 2019
Yes. Since we live in a compound it's no problem; however, most choose not to be open about their sexuality with Afghan staff, most of whom have much more conservative views. There is an organization for gay employees that hosts a well-attended annual party. - Jun 2014
There are some gays and lesbians here. I think that in the embassy compound it's pretty much live and let live. - Jul 2013
I can't speak from personal experience, but it is a big embassy with a fair-sized community. - Mar 2013
Within the embassy community - no problem at all. Outside in the "real Afghanistan" probably not a good idea to advertise it. - Dec 2010
If you're Afghan? No. If you're expat? I don't think anyone cares. - Aug 2010
I don't believe it is a good environment for gays; it seems like they are not out in the open with their socializing, I but can't say for sure. - Sep 2009
Does not appear to be very good. - Mar 2008
