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Rwanda stands out in East Africa as one of the few countries where homosexual acts are legal, along with Djibouti. The nation has also signed the United Nations joint statement condemning violence against LGBT people, evidencing its commitment to protecting this community. Rwanda is a signatory of the United Nations joint statement condemning violence against LGBTQ people and is one of only a few countries in Africa to have sponsored the declaration, and stands in sharp contrast with neighbouring Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi.

Homosexual activity in Rwanda is legal. Rwanda does not criminalise gay sex, but homophobic attitudes are common throughout the nation. Same-sex marriage in Rwanda is banned. The Constitution of Rwanda, adopted in May , defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. We recently conducted a study in Rwanda on the lived experiences of LGBT people and public perception.

We found that discrimination is rife, but steps can be taken to address it. We found that there is extreme indifference and hostility towards LGBT people, communities and their rights in Rwanda. Findings from both the quantitative and qualitative data show that the Rwandan society does not accept members of the LGBT community. Learn more. Combine four key areas of Rwanda on this excellent-value trip, for a true wildlife and cultural experience.

The perfect itinerary for those who want to see all the highlights of Rwanda. This example of a luxury holiday explores the wildlife of Nyungwe Forest, the scenic shores of Lake Kivu and the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park, all accompanied by a private guide and vehicle. Meet three iconic primates — gorillas, chimps and golden monkeys — and explore Rwanda's fascinating culture on this excellent value privately guided adventure.

Combine three iconic experiences — mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and the Serengeti plains and awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. This trip combines two of Africa's most unforgettable wildlife experiences — Rwanda's mountain gorillas and Kenya's Maasai Mara. Staying in great-value lodges, with a private driver-guide and 4WD, this adventure includes two treks to get up close with groups of mountain gorillas. This luxury safari combines two iconic wildlife experiences: trekking to see the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, then flying to the northern Serengeti in search of the wildebeest migration and spectacular river crossings.

Fly into Rwanda and you can be trekking to meet a family of mountain gorillas the next morning. An itinerary like this could easily be combined with a safari in Kenya or Tanzania. View all holidays in Rwanda. Visit our trip chooser to explore your options and find inspiration for your perfect African adventure. Enter your email address and we'll send you a link to re-set your password.

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This reinforces our view that Rwanda is friendly and welcoming to all tourists, regardless of their sexual orientation. The legal and political framework concerning LGBT issues in Rwanda While male homosexuality was common in the pre-colonial Kingdom of Rwanda, dating from the 15th century, in the colonial years leading up to independence in , and then following the genocide, acceptance waned.

The situation for LGBT citizens became particularly fraught in when the Rwandan government held a debate on whether or not to criminalise homosexuality. No law was passed, however, and although same-sex marriage remains illegal, there are no laws against homosexual behaviour. Though tolerance has increased in urban areas, cases of harassment and abuse against openly gay Rwandans, albeit not widespread, have been reported, again mostly in smaller, more rural villages — though a major LGBT rights campaigner was arrested at Kigali airport in under what turned out to be a false accusation, seen by many as harassment due to her sexuality.

As such, many gay Rwandans have hidden their sexuality for fear of reprisal. Nevertheless, as the only country in the region without anti-homosexuality laws, Rwanda is becoming something of a haven for LGBT citizens alienated from from neighbouring countries, notably Uganda, and Kigali especially has a growing LGBT population.

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Similarly, LGBT travel is becoming increasingly accepted, and we are not aware of any problems experienced by our travellers in Rwanda has as a result of their sexuality. Our top picks for holidays to Rwanda We'll always tailor-make your Safari for you. Here are some of our favourites to inspire you. Looking for inspiration on where to travel next?

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