Gay group in boma, democratic republic of the congo

LGBTQ rights in the Democratic Republic of the CongoLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) face discrimination and legal challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. [3] Same-sex sexual activity is legal for both males and females in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, although LGBTQ individuals may still be targeted.

From a young age, Scaly KEP’NA struggled with his sexuality. Growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was difficult. Although the central African country has made progress toward accepting some 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, homophobia and intolerance towards the queer community still run rampant.

LGBTI Rights in Democratic Republic of Congo. Laws on lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Country record at United Nations.

Attitudes among the Congolese public are not friend-ly towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. Several LGBTI activists claim that the society is extremely homophobic and transphobic and that they cannot be open about their sexual orientation or gender identity with their fami-lies or at work. In eastern Congo, the experiences of the Swedish organisation.