Entry #2746: Right to change legal gender in Cuba

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RegionCuba
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires surgery
Start Datepast
End Datenow
DescriptionGender change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, gender affirmation surgery is required. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Missing non binary options on documents.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf https://www.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba


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Revision by Nathan. Correction

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegal, surgery not requiredLegal, but requires surgery
Start Date2013(NONE)
NoteGender change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, surgery not required since 2013. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.Gender change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, gender affirmation surgery is required. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Missing non binary options on documents.
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Gender change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, surgery not required since 2013. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. gender affirmation surgery is required. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Missing non binary options on documents.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti
https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
https://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti
https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf
https://www.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
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https://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba https://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf https://www.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba

Revision by br0okklyn. I am making this change because not all the informations are accurate.

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, surgery not required
Start DateJan 1, 20082013
NoteThe gender marker change is posible through courts if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.Gender change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, surgery not required since 2013. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.
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The gender marker change is posible through courts if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. change in Cuba is allowed since 2008, surgery not required since 2013. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.

Revision by Nathan. Status was not correct

Old Value New Value
ValueLegal, surgery not requiredLegal, but requires surgery
Start DateJan 1, 2013Jan 1, 2008
NoteNot required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents.The gender marker change is posible through courts if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.
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Not required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents. The gender marker change is posible through courts if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents.
Sourceshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
https://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti
https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba https://database.ilga.org/cuba-lgbti https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CU%20-%20EXE%20-%20Resolution%20No.%20126%20of%20the%20Ministry%20of%20Public%20Health%20(2008)%20-%20OR-OFF(es).pdf https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
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Revision by JuliaB. adding date

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Start Date(NONE)Jan 1, 2013
Sourceshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba
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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Cuba

Revision by Ausyk

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NoteNot required but provided by government.Not required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents.
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Not required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents.

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NoteNoNot required but provided by government.
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No Not required but provided by government.

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, surgery not required
Start DateJan 1, 2008(NONE)

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ValueLegal, surgery not requiredLegal, but requires surgery
SourcesNohttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/
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No https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/

Revision by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, surgery not required

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ValueLegal, surgery not requiredLegal, but requires surgery

Revision by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, surgery not required
Noteit is provided by the government.No
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it is provided by the government. No

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Start Date(NONE)Jan 1, 2008

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