The Horizon Community Association (HOCA) group is created,[4] Rwanda's first LGBTQ+ activism organization.[5]
2009
In December, the Rwandan government halts an attempt to criminalize homosexuality in the country. The legal change was originally planned to be approved in Article 217 of the draft penal code and would include a five to ten-year sentence for persons found guilty of homosexual acts. However, the article was ultimately excluded from the bill after generating local and international backlash.[6][7][8]
2010s
2011
Map of countries based on votes in regards to the 2008 and 2011 UN declarations on LGBT rights. Rwanda voted in favor of the 2011 declaration.
The coalition of LGBT organizations Isange Rwanda is created. At the time of its creation, it brought together three groups, and would reach 18 by 2021.[11]
August 26: Gospel singer Albert Nabonibo publicly announces his homosexuality, becoming the first artist of his kind to come out in the country.[16][14][17] His coming out garnered a mixed response among his music peers and other public figures.[18]
2020s
2020
The Church of God in Africa in Rwanda opens in Kigali, a religious temple open to the LGBTQ community.[19]
2021
In July, a LGBT Pride celebration takes place in Rwanda for the first time. The festival took place in Kigali and included a football match.[11][20][21]
2023
The non-profit organization Plan International Rwanda published the sexuality education book for adolescentsAmahitamo Yanjye, which included information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and same-sex relationships presented in a non-judgmental manner.[22]
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