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| Region | Cuba |
| Issue | Right to change legal gender |
| Status | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery, specifically genital surgery. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008 (Resolution No. 126). Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery. |
| Sources | https://www.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/ https://salud.msp.gob.cu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/RM_126_2008.pdf https://alastensas.com/diversas/el-cambio-de-nombre-para-personas-trans-en-cuba/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.cubainformacion.tv/genero/20230406/102551/102551-apuntes-sobre-la-comunidad-trans-en-cuba https://alastensas.com/diversas/identidad-de-genero-que-es-la-identidad-trans/ |
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edited by Notdog1996. Removing ILGA as a source. Surgery is still necessary despite activism pushing Cuba to remove the criteria
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| Description | According to ILGA official data as of October 2023, the gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008 (Resolution No. 126). Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery. | The gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery, specifically genital surgery. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008 (Resolution No. 126). Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery. |
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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.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/ https://salud.msp.gob.cu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/RM_126_2008.pdf https://alastensas.com/diversas/el-cambio-de-nombre-para-personas-trans-en-cuba/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.cubainformacion.tv/genero/20230406/102551/102551-apuntes-sobre-la-comunidad-trans-en-cuba | https://www.redsemlac-cuba.net/redsemlac/diversidad-sexual/cambiarse-el-nombre-y-otros-derechos-a-la-identidad-de-las-personas-trans/ https://salud.msp.gob.cu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/RM_126_2008.pdf https://alastensas.com/diversas/el-cambio-de-nombre-para-personas-trans-en-cuba/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.cubainformacion.tv/genero/20230406/102551/102551-apuntes-sobre-la-comunidad-trans-en-cuba https://alastensas.com/diversas/identidad-de-genero-que-es-la-identidad-trans/ |
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| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | 2022 | 2008 |
| Description | Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. | According to ILGA official data as of October 2023, the gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008 (Resolution No. 126). Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Instruction #1 of 2022 of the Ministry of Justice repealed Instruction #1 of 2012 that made the name change for trans people subject to a change of sex, following genital adjustment surgery. |
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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.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://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://salud.msp.gob.cu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/RM_126_2008.pdf https://alastensas.com/diversas/el-cambio-de-nombre-para-personas-trans-en-cuba/#gsc.tab=0 https://www.cubainformacion.tv/genero/20230406/102551/102551-apuntes-sobre-la-comunidad-trans-en-cuba |
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edited by br0okklyn. I am making this change because not all the informations are accurate.
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | (unknown) | 2022 |
| Description | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. The gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. This is because under the legislation currently in force, gender markers depend on the genitalia. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. The decision issued by the Court allows the applicant to file a request before the Civil Registry and get a new birth certificate. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. | Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. 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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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Description | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. The gender marker on identity documents can only be changed if the applicant has undergone gender affirmation surgery. This is because under the legislation currently in force, gender markers depend on the genitalia. The petitioner must submit their request for a change of gender marker before the Civil Section of the Local Court. Next, the request is submitted to the National Commission for Comprehensive Attention to Trans People, together with the medical certification that the petitioner has undergone surgery. The following evidence must be accredited before the court: (1) the summary of the clinical records, (2) the descriptive medical criteria of the surgery with emphasis on its irreversibility, (3) a document confirming the intervention signed by the CENESEX, and (4) photographic records from before and after the intervention. The decision issued by the Court allows the applicant to file a request before the Civil Registry and get a new birth certificate. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. 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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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Description | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008, gender affirmation surgery is required. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. 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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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Description | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. Back then, gender affirmation surgery was required. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. Gender affirming surgery and hormonal treatment are provided and covered by the national health system since 2008. Missing non binary options on documents. | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008, gender affirmation surgery is required. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. 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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- Status is not correct
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| 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. | Changing gender in Cuba is allowed since 2008. Back then, gender affirmation surgery was required. Since 2022, transgender people can change their name through self-determination. 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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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
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- Status is not correct "Just how the details state, surgery is no longer needed."
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| 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 | 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/ |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | 2013 | (unknown) |
| Description | 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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edited by br0okklyn. I am making this change because not all the informations are accurate.
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0 | Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2008 | 2013 |
| Description | 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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| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Description | 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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- Status is not correct
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| Start Date | (unknown) | 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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| Description | Not required but provided by government. | Not required but provided by government. Missing non binary options on documents. |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Start Date | Jan 1, 2008 | (unknown) |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | 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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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, no restrictions | Legal, but requires surgery |
| Old Value | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal, but requires surgery | Legal, no restrictions |
| Description | it is provided by the government. | No |