RainbowUCT is a student society at the University of Cape Town. It is a society run entirely by students, and exists for all people who appreciate sexual diversity. We celebrate and promote an individual’s right to choose their own lifestyle. We offer support to people coming to terms with their own sexuality and strive to create an environment that is accepting, tolerant and free of homophobia both on our campus and in the wider community. Additionally, we promote activism and education within these communities, and organise various social events throughout the year.

RainbowUCT is committed to a vision of a society free of discrimination based on the grounds of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. In all its activities RainbowUCT strives to advance this cause. In serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community on our campus RainbowUCT aims to:

• Provide a safe space in which members can discuss matters of interest or concern to the LGBTI community;
• Provide opportunities for LGBTI students to meet and socialise with each other in a safe, liberating and non-judgemental environment;
• Provide information on LGBTI-related issues to any members of the University community who seek it;
• Represent the interests of LGBTI students on all relevant University bodies;
• Raise the levels of mutual awareness and understanding between LGBTI students and other members of the University community;
• Promote the rights and equal treatment of LGBTI people both on campus and in the broader community;
• Liaise with other LGBTI organisations;
• Provide support to LGBTI students in need and where necessary refer them to other organisations with appropriate counselling or legal resources.