Town in Central Region, Uganda
Is Entebbe LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Entebbe LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same national law as Kampala: the 2023 Act carries severe penalties. Be very discreet and avoid meeting strangers from dating apps.
LGBTQ+ laws in Uganda
Very hostile: the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act also criminalises 'promotion'. Arrests, evictions and violence occur. Visitors should be extremely discreet.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Up to life imprisonment; death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' (2023 Act) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Uganda
Quick answers
Is Entebbe safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Same national law as Kampala: the 2023 Act carries severe penalties. Be very discreet and avoid meeting strangers from dating apps.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Uganda?
No.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Uganda e-visa (Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control)
- Uganda Wildlife Authority
- Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (Entebbe)
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
- Uganda Tourism Board
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