Current Version
| Region | Estonia |
| Issue | Bathroom access |
| Status | Protected |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Transgender individuals in Estonia are protected when accessing restrooms matching their gender identity. Under the Gender Equality Act (Soolise võrdõiguslikkuse seadus), prohibition of discrimination based on sex explicitly covers gender identity ('muud soolise kuuluvusega seotud asjaolud') across all areas of social life, including access to public goods, services, and facilities. |
| Sources | https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/507032022002/consolide |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No explicit protections | Protected |
| Description | Estonia has no statutory legal restrictions prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms matching their gender identity. Broad protections exist under the Gender Equality Act (2004) and the Equal Treatment Act, prohibiting discrimination based on sex and gender-related circumstances in access to public goods and services. | Transgender individuals in Estonia are protected when accessing restrooms matching their gender identity. Under the Gender Equality Act (Soolise võrdõiguslikkuse seadus), prohibition of discrimination based on sex explicitly covers gender identity ('muud soolise kuuluvusega seotud asjaolud') across all areas of social life, including access to public goods, services, and facilities. |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | No explicit protections |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Estonia has no statutory legal restrictions prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms matching their gender identity. Broad protections exist under the Gender Equality Act (2004) and the Equal Treatment Act, prohibiting discrimination based on sex and gender-related circumstances in access to public goods and services. |
| Sources | https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/507032022002/consolide |