Homosexuality is generally considered a taboo topic, and there is no significant public discussion of this issue in any region of the country. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Rwanda, and some cabinet-level government officials have expressed support for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people. No special legislative protections are afforded to LGBT citizens, and same-sex marriages are not recognized by the state, as the constitution provides that "only civil monogamous marriage between a man and a woman is recognized". LGBT Rwandans have reported being harassed, blackmailed, and even arrested by the police under various laws dealing with public order and morality.