Entry #21332: Bathroom access in Panama

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RegionPanama
IssueBathroom access
StatusNo explicit protections
Start Date(unknown)
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DescriptionPanama has no specific national law that bans transgender people from using public bathrooms. However, the country lacks explicit legal protections against all anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, and transgender individuals frequently face social stigma, harassment, or questioning when using public restrooms.
Sourceshttps://www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/11/01/how-panama-sits-worlds-crossroad-lgbtq-rights


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Original entry
StatusNo explicit protections
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionPanama has no specific national law that bans transgender people from using public bathrooms. However, the country lacks explicit legal protections against all anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, and transgender individuals frequently face social stigma, harassment, or questioning when using public restrooms.
Sourceshttps://www.advocate.com/commentary/2019/11/01/how-panama-sits-worlds-crossroad-lgbtq-rights