Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Rwanda
LegalLegal status
Is Rwanda LGBTQ+ friendly?
Same-sex acts are not criminalised but there is no legal protection; society is conservative. Harassment and police detentions have been reported, so be discreet.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Rwanda
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Rwanda Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration
- Visit Rwanda (Rwanda Development Board)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Rwanda
- World Bank open data
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