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| Region | Uruguay |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Every trans person in Uruguay has the right to access comprehensive gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through the public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, access to gender-affirming care requires either the consent of their legal representatives or judicial authorization. In cases requiring judicial authorizations, the court must determine that the procedure is in the best interest of the minor before granting approval. When it comes to irreversible genital surgeries for minors, the consent of their legal representatives is mandatory. Law No. 19,684 2018 (Article 19-21) guarantees the training of a team specialized in gender identity and sexual diversity, informed consent, data confidentiality, access to relevant information/guidance/advice, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for all. |
| Sources | http://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/19684-2018 (Article 19-21) https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2018-10-31/uruguay-congress-adopts-new-law-on-transgender-rights/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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edited by Aletheia. Just updating the description to be more accurate in regard to how it works for minors.
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| Description | Every trans person has the right to comprehensive care related to gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through Uruguay’s public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, irreversible genital surgeries require either the consent of their legal representatives or judicial authorization if the legal representatives do not provide consent. The court must determine that the procedure aligns with the best interests of the child before granting approval. Law No. 19684 also ensures informed consent, confidentiality, access to any relevant information, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for everyone | Every trans person in Uruguay has the right to access comprehensive gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through the public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, access to gender-affirming care requires either the consent of their legal representatives or judicial authorization. In cases requiring judicial authorizations, the court must determine that the procedure is in the best interest of the minor before granting approval. When it comes to irreversible genital surgeries for minors, the consent of their legal representatives is mandatory. Law No. 19,684 2018 (Article 19-21) guarantees the training of a team specialized in gender identity and sexual diversity, informed consent, data confidentiality, access to relevant information/guidance/advice, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for all. |
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edited by Aletheia. Adding that minors can still have irreversible genital surgeries even if legal representatives oppose it, through judicial authorization.
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| Description | Every trans person has the right to comprehensive care related to gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through Uruguay’s public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, irreversible genital surgeries do require authorization or consent from their legal representatives. Law No. 19684 also ensures informed consent, confidentiality, access to any relevant information, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for everyone. | Every trans person has the right to comprehensive care related to gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through Uruguay’s public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, irreversible genital surgeries require either the consent of their legal representatives or judicial authorization if the legal representatives do not provide consent. The court must determine that the procedure aligns with the best interests of the child before granting approval. Law No. 19684 also ensures informed consent, confidentiality, access to any relevant information, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for everyone |
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| Sources | http://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/19684-2018 (Article 19-21) | http://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/19684-2018 (Article 19-21) https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2018-10-31/uruguay-congress-adopts-new-law-on-transgender-rights/ |
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| Status | Legal |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Every trans person has the right to comprehensive care related to gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgical interventions, through Uruguay’s public healthcare system (SNIS), private healthcare providers, or a combination of both. For minors, irreversible genital surgeries do require authorization or consent from their legal representatives. Law No. 19684 also ensures informed consent, confidentiality, access to any relevant information, and a collaborative decision-making process. It also prohibits discrimination in healthcare, ensuring equal access for everyone. |
| Sources | http://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/19684-2018 (Article 19-21) |