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Public opinion polls in particular regions of Mongolia have found that homophobic beliefs persist.

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Homosexual activity in Mongolia

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Homosexual activity in Mongolia is legal.

Current status
Since Sep 1, 2002
Legal
From 2001,Same sex acts and realtionships are legal in Mongolia
Details
Sources:
www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/tex…
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Nov 24, 1961–Aug 31, 2002
Illegal (imprisonment as punishment)
Homosexuality was criminalised in Mongolia in 1961 through its Criminal Code.
Details
Sources:
www.theguardian.com/world/2…
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Same-sex marriage in Mongolia

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Same-sex marriage in Mongolia is banned.

Current status
Since 1992
Banned
Constitutional ban since 1992.
Details
Sources:
www.mulabi.org/epu/9th%20ro… page 5
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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mongolia

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Mongolia is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Mongolia, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Right to change legal gender in Mongolia

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Right to change legal gender in Mongolia is legal, but requires surgery.

Current status
Since Jun 2009
Legal, but requires surgery federal law
An amandment made in June 2009 to Article 20(1) of the Civil Registration Law allows transgender people to change their legal gender on birth certificates or citizen identification cards following sex reassignment surgery.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Gender-affirming care in Mongolia

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Gender-affirming care in Mongolia is legal.

Current status
Since 1994
Legal
Gender-affirming healthcare is legal in Mongolia but administrative difficulties and social conservatism make it difficult to access in practice.
Details
Sources:
www.weareaptn.org/2024/06/1…
www.australianvolunteers.co…
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Restricted
In 1991, Mongolia legalized sterilization, which de facto meant legalizing sex reassignment surgery, however, medical records regarding transsexualism had to be obtained abroad.
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Until 1991
Banned
Medical transition is not possible
Details
Sources:
www.rhsupplies.org/uploads/…
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mongolia

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mongolia is not legally recognized.

Current status
Not legally recognized
Nonbinary gender is not legally recognized in Mongolia
Details
Sources:
Only a few countries in Asia
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LGBT discrimination in Mongolia

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LGBT discrimination in Mongolia is illegal.

Current status
Since Jul 1, 2017
Illegal
The Criminal Code and the Law on Criminal Procedure outlaw discrimination against LGBT people.
Details
Sources:
cyrilla.org/api/files/17285…
legislationline.org/sites/d…
track.unodc.org/uploads/doc…

Report 2025:
www.theadvocatesforhumanrig…

mongolia.un.org/en/14401-co…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Mongolia

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LGBT employment discrimination in Mongolia is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Jan 1, 2022
Sexual orientation and gender identity federal law
Article 6 of the Labor Code, in force since January 1, 2022, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Details
Sources:
Labor Code:
legalinfo.mn/en/edtl/165320…
investmongolia.gov.mn/wp-co…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Mongolia

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LGBT housing discrimination in Mongolia is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Jul 1, 2017
Sexual orientation and gender identity
The Criminal Code and the Law on Criminal Procedure outlaw discrimination against LGBT people.
Details
Sources:
cyrilla.org/api/files/17285…
legislationline.org/sites/d…
track.unodc.org/uploads/doc…

Report 2025:
www.theadvocatesforhumanrig…
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Same-sex adoption in Mongolia

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Same-sex adoption in Mongolia is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Intersex infant surgery in Mongolia

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Intersex infant surgery in Mongolia is not banned.

Current status
Not banned
Surgery on intersex infants is legal and widespread medical practice in Mongolia.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2022-…
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Serving openly in military in Mongolia

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Serving openly in military in Mongolia is lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.

Current status
Lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned
Only 22 countries allow transgender military service, Mongolia is not one of them
Details
Sources:
www.insider.com/countries-t…
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Blood donations by MSMs in Mongolia

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Blood donations by MSMs in Mongolia is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Mongolia

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Conversion therapy in Mongolia is not banned.

Current status
Not banned federal law
Conversion therapy remains legal and widespread in Mongolia.
Details
Sources:
www.state.gov/reports/2023-…
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Equal age of consent in Mongolia

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Equal age of consent in Mongolia is equal.

Current status
Since 1992
Equal
Details
Sources:
ilga.org/ilga/en/countries/…
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