Current Version
| Region | Cuba |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | 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 History (12)
Revision by Nathan. Correction
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
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| Value | Legal, surgery not required | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | 2013 | (NONE) |
| Note | 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 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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| Sources | 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 |
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Revision by br0okklyn. I am making this change because not all the informations are accurate.
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, surgery not required |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2008 | 2013 |
| Note | 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. | 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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Revision by Nathan. Status was not correct
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, surgery not required | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Note | 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. |
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| Sources | 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
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | (NONE) | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Sources | 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 |
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Revision by Ausyk
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| Note | Not required but provided by government. | Not required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents. |
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| Note | No | Not required but provided by government. |
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Revision by Ausyk
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, surgery not required |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2008 | (NONE) |
Revision by Ausyk
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, surgery not required | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Sources | No | https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/gender-identity-map-where-you-can-change-your-gender-on-legal-documents/ |
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Revision by Ausyk
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, surgery not required |
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| Value | Legal, surgery not required | Legal, but requires surgery |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, surgery not required |
| Note | it is provided by the government. | No |
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Revision by Ausyk
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Start Date | (NONE) | Jan 1, 2008 |