Current Version
| Region | Iraq |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | You cannot legally change your gender in Iraq. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iraq/ https://database.ilga.org/iraq-lgbti |
Reports (1)
- Status is not correct "With doctors report, transgender individuals can change their sex and identity papers in Iraq. I am an Iraqi transgender, and like some of my fellow trans friends, were able to do this inside Iraq. However, to avoid controversy among the conservatives in Iraq, the government and media rarely report this. "
Revision History (2)
Revision by Unknownmiles. The correct status is illegal
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal, but requires medical diagnosis | Illegal |
| Start Date | Oct 29, 2018 | (NONE) |
| Description | Person applying for gender change must submit all documents and medical analyzes confirming their request, then their documents are submitted to the Ministry of the Interior, obtain the consent of the minister's office. | You cannot legally change your gender in Iraq. |
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| Sources | https://www.alaraby.co.uk/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%85-%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%AD-%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%B3-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9 https://www.facebook.com/yallaiq/videos/356337531607645/ | https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iraq/ https://database.ilga.org/iraq-lgbti |
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Revision by Notdog1996. Status more accurate
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires medical diagnosis |
Reports (2)
- Status is not correct "Availability of Legal Gender Recognition: IraQueer reported it was impossible for transgender persons to obtain gender affirmation surgery or hormone replacement therapy legally. Transgender persons, including those accessing surgery or hormonal treatment outside the country, faced barriers in obtaining legal documents that reflect their gender identity.
https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/iraq/"
- Status is not correct