Entry #2586: Right to change legal gender in Ukraine

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RegionUkraine
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
Start DateJan 1, 2016
End Date(none)
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.
Sourceshttps://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukraine
https://news.trust.org/item/20220304182133-8fjhu


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edited by JuliaB. correction of errors

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Value(REMOVED)Legal, but requires medical diagnosis
Special StatusVaries by RegionLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.
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Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country

edited by Canadianstudent03. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country

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ValueIllegal(REMOVED)
Special StatusIllegalVaries by Region

edited by Canadianstudent03. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country

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ValueLegal, but requires medical diagnosisIllegal
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country
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Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied territories, the Russian penal code is enforced making gender change impossible in occupied parts of the country

edited by JuliaB. correction of errors

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Value(REMOVED)Legal, but requires medical diagnosis
Special StatusVaries by RegionLegal, but requires medical diagnosis
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.
Show Difference
Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced

edited by Canadianstudent03. The description doesn’t match the status

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ValueLegal, but requires medical diagnosis(REMOVED)
Special StatusLegal, but requires medical diagnosisVaries by Region
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced
Show Difference
Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced

edited by JuliaB. correction of errors

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Value(REMOVED)Legal, but requires medical diagnosis
Special StatusVaries by RegionLegal, but requires medical diagnosis

edited by Canadianstudent03. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced

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ValueLegal, no restrictions(REMOVED)
Special Status(REMOVED)Varies by Region
Start DateDec 2016Jan 2016
DescriptionSince December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced
Show Difference
Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required. Due to the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gender change is de facto impossible in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaphorizia and Crimea where the Russian penal code is enforced

edited by maansf. changing gender is legal in Ukraine

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Value(REMOVED)Legal, no restrictions
DescriptionIndividuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied areas, gender change is de facto illegal Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.
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Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied areas, gender change is de facto illegal Since December 2016, new identity documents are issued before surgery is conducted. This followed an August 2016 ruling which ordered changes requested by two transgender people to their passports and all other documents without requiring them to undergo surgery. Transgender individuals who are married or have an underage child can also apply for transition. Previously, all applicants needed permission from a special commission of the Ministry of Healthcare, had to spend 30 days in a psychiatric hospital (usually placed in the same wards with patients considered "mentally ill"), and needed to be "diagnosed with transsexuality"; this is no longer required.

edited by Canadianstudent03. Making this change because of the Russian occupation

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ValueLegal, no restrictions(REMOVED)
DescriptionIndividuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents.Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied areas, gender change is de facto illegal
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Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents. In Donetsk and other Russian occupied areas, gender change is de facto illegal
Reports (2)
  • Status is not correct "Human can change their gender Identity at 18 + get hrt… But surgeries else 25"
  • Status is not correct "Nowadays, changing gender in Ukraine requises medical medical diagnosis and can be done in 18 years old (14 years old with parental consent)."

edited by JuliaB. adding date

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Start Date(unknown)Dec 1, 2016

edited by danlev

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DescriptionIndividuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukraine does not have non-binary options on official documents.Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents.
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Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukraine does not have non-binary options on official documents. Ukrainians have said that this process is long and complicated. Ukraine also does not offer non-binary options on official documents.
Sourceshttps://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukrainehttps://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukraine
https://news.trust.org/item/20220304182133-8fjhu
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https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukraine https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukraine https://news.trust.org/item/20220304182133-8fjhu

edited by danlev

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DescriptionOnly requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old. Missing non binary options on documents.Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukraine does not have non-binary options on official documents.
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Only requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old. Missing non binary options on documents. Individuals are able to change their gender in Ukraine, however, there is a a requirement that they must be over 25 years old. Ukraine does not have non-binary options on official documents.

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DescriptionOnly requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old.Only requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old. Missing non binary options on documents.
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Only requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old. Missing non binary options on documents.
Reports (2)
  • Newer law has been passed "It is now possible to undergo a legal gender change procedure being only 18 years old."
  • Newer law has been passed "No 25 years old restriction in the new procedure"

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SourcesNohttps://www.hrw.org/news/2017/01/27/glimmer-light-transgender-people-ukraine

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StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionOnly requirement is that you have to be over 25 years old.
SourcesNo