Human rights in Guinea-Bissau

In December 2008, Guinea-Bissau became one of 66 countries to sign the "United Nations Statement on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity". The statement supports decriminalization of homosexuality and transgender identity.
Of 19 African countries surveyed in 2010, Guinea-Bissau was one of the most tolerant about homosexual behavior. Nine percent in Guinea-Bissau said that homosexual behavior was morally acceptable, with fifteen percent saying it was not an issue.