Guidance

Burkina Faso: information for survivors of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are survivors of rape and sexual assault in Burkina Faso.

Documents

Details

Includes information on:

  • medical assistance
  • the legal system in Burkina Faso
  • reporting assaults to the police

See also our general guidance for victims of rape and sexual assault abroad.

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2022
Last updated 29 October 2025 show all updates
  1. Information on Same sex sexual activity and the ‘promotion’ of same-sex relationships added.

  2. Annual review completed

  3. Annual review completed

  4. First published.

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