Homosexuality ⚢ Male illegal, female uncertain

Marriage ⚭ ✖ Not legal

Changing Gender Ambiguous

Adoption ✖ Single only

Discrimination ✖ No protections

Housing Discrimination ✖ No protections

Employment Discrimination Ambiguous

Military ✔ Legal

Age of Consent ✔ Equal

Donating Blood ✔ Legal

Conversion Therapy Ambiguous Public Opinion History Homosexual activity in Uganda ? Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) Up to 7 years in prison. Uganda just had its first pride parade in June 2018

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Sources: Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Male illegal, female uncertain Previous bill was struck down due to a technicality rendering it unconstitutional. However, homosexual conduct is still explicitly illegal and is punishable by imprisonment.

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bbc.com/news/world-africa-28605400 Sources: Report Error · Log Added by robertshippey · 0 accurate votes · Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)



Earlier referred to internationally as the "Kill the Gays" bill when first proposed on October 13,



Prior to this bill, homosexuality was illegal under Section 145 of the penal code, punishable by up to life imprisonment. Under this bill, "aggravated homosexuality" is punishable by imprisonment for life. Includes provisions which make it illegal to aid homosexuality, touch with the intent of homosexuality, and promote homosexuality. Allows extradition for homosexuality-related offenses.Earlier referred to internationally as the "Kill the Gays" bill when first proposed on October 13, 2009 , life imprisonment was substituted for the death penalty following international pressure.Prior to this bill, homosexuality was illegal under Section 145 of the penal code, punishable by up to life imprisonment.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugand… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by psyklic · 0 accurate votes · Male illegal, female legal 10 years punishment

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cphpost.dk Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) Section 145 of the penal code indicates any carnal knowledge against nature is punishable for 7 years to life in prison.

ulii.org/ug/legislation/con… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by vviet93 · 0 accurate votes · Same-sex marriage in Uganda ? Not legal Marriage in Uganda is defined as a union between a man and a woman.

ulii.org/ug/legislation/con… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by vviet93 · 0 accurate votes · Unrecognized In all of Africa. Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Right to change legal gender in Uganda ? Ambiguous Unknown.

nationalgeographic.com/maga… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Same-sex adoption in Uganda ? Single only No laws in place for same sex couples. Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · LGBT discrimination in Uganda ? Illegal in some contexts Sexual orientation discrimination protections through human rights institute. Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · No protections As homosexual conduct is illegal, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people are very present. Most recently, the anti-homosexuality bill tried to make it illegal for any person to not report an LGBT individual.

ulii.org/ug/legislation/con… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by vviet93 · 0 accurate votes · LGBT housing discrimination in Uganda ? No protections No Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · LGBT employment discrimination in Uganda ? Ambiguous Sexual orientation discrimination protections under human rights institute.

ilga.org/downloads/2017/ILG… Sources: Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Homosexuals serving openly in military in Uganda ? Legal there is no certain laws that outlaw gays serving in military. but intense discrimination prevents gays from serving openly. Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Equal age of consent in Uganda ? Equal Set age of Consent. but Homosexuality is illegal. Sources:

www.google.ca Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 1 accurate vote · Blood donations by MSMs in Uganda ? Legal No information. Sources:

No Added by Report Error · Log Added by Ausyk · 0 accurate votes · Conversion therapy in Uganda ? Ambiguous Unknown. Sources:

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Consensual sexual activity between individuals of the same sex.

Marriage and marriage recognition between two people of the same biological sex and/or gender identity.

Legal recognition of sex reassignment by permitting a change of legal gender on an individual's birth certificate.

The ability for same-sex couples to legally adopt a child.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity when applying for housing or discrimination by landlords / property owners.

Prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity in employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, harassment, etc.

The ability for homosexuals to serve in the military and be open about their sexuality.

The difference between legal age of consent for homosexual sex and heterosexual sex.

The ability for MSMs (men who have sex with men) to donate blood or tissue for organ transplants. A deferral period refers to a waiting time before a man can donate after having sex.

Legal status of conducting sexual orientation changing therapy ("ex-gay" therapy)

The Equality Index is an experimental rating to help visualize the legal rights and public attitudes towards LGBT people in a given region.



Currently, the index only applies to written law — not necessarily practiced law — and only takes public opinion into account when data is available.