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The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act establishes life imprisonment for homosexual acts and the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", plus 10 years for attempted homosexual acts. Same-sex marriage has been constitutionally banned since 2005. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3 advisory that explicitly mentions laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 45,9M Capital Kampala Language English and Swahili Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX)

Legal framework · Uganda

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 · life imprisonment for homosexual acts, death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality', 10 years for attempts
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned since 2005 (Section 31, Clause 2a)

Official sources
check before traveling to Uganda

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation. Persons perceived as LGBTQI+ face increased risk of harassment and violence.

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UK FCDO

Recommends consulting the dedicated LGBT+ traveller guidance in relation to Ugandan legislation criminalising same-sex relationships.

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