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| Region | Saudi Arabia |
| Issue | Bathroom access |
| Status | Restricted (enforced with penalties or fines) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Transgender people face extreme legal and physical risks when attempting to use public bathrooms in Saudi Arabia because public facilities are strictly segregated by biological sex and gender non-conformity is criminalized. It's also important to note that under the country's Public Decency Law and Sharia-based legal interpretations, dressing or expressing a gender identity different from your biological sex is illegal. |
| Sources | https://www.misterbandb.com/gay-guide/saudi-arabia/safety |
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| Status | Restricted (enforced with penalties or fines) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Transgender people face extreme legal and physical risks when attempting to use public bathrooms in Saudi Arabia because public facilities are strictly segregated by biological sex and gender non-conformity is criminalized. It's also important to note that under the country's Public Decency Law and Sharia-based legal interpretations, dressing or expressing a gender identity different from your biological sex is illegal. |
| Sources | https://www.misterbandb.com/gay-guide/saudi-arabia/safety |