Entry #3061: Right to change legal gender in Zimbabwe

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RegionZimbabwe
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusIllegal
Start Date1986
End Date(none)
DescriptionGender marker change is not allowed. Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.
Sourceshttps://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zimbabwe-LGR-brief-web.pdf
http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf


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edited by Nathan. Source

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Sourceshttp://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf
https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zimbabwe-LGR-brief-web.pdf
http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf
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http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/ https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Zimbabwe-LGR-brief-web.pdf http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/ https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf

edited by Nathan. Status illegal

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryIllegal
DescriptionSection 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.Gender marker change is not allowed. Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.
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Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”. Gender marker change is not allowed. Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.
Sourceshttp://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf
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http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/ http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/ https://ilga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ILGA_World_Trans_Legal_Mapping_Report_2019_EN.pdf

edited by JuliaB. change legal gender in Zimbabwe is probably possible

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ValueIllegalLegal, but requires surgery
Start Date(unknown)Jan 1, 1986
DescriptionNo legal way to change gender yet.Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.
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No legal way to change gender yet. Section 18(2) of the the Births and Deaths Registration Act 11 of 1986 allows a person to change their forename. Section 18(3) provides for the change of a surname, but the Registrar-General must be satisfied that it is for a “lawful purpose”.
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  • Sources are invalid or broken "What is this? We need a clearer source and description https://www.equaldex.com/region/zimbabwe "

edited by Notdog1996. Status was not accurate

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Value(REMOVED)Illegal
Special StatusN/AIllegal
Sourceshttp://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-womanhttp://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/
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http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman http://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman https://lawhubzim.org/zimbabwean-law-and-sexual-orientation/

edited by Muhammadaji2022

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ValueLegal, no restrictions(REMOVED)
Special StatusLegal, no restrictionsN/A
DescriptionIt is preformed though. Missing non binary options on documents.No legal way to change gender yet.
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It is preformed though. Missing non binary options on documents. No legal way to change gender yet.

edited by Ausyk

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DescriptionIt is preformed though.It is preformed though. Missing non binary options on documents.
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It is preformed though. Missing non binary options on documents.
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  • Status is not correct "It is not possible to change one's gender in official documentation according to the ILGA state-sponsored homophobia report. "
  • Date is incorrect "Thé date is not mentioned "

edited by Ausyk

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DescriptionNoIt is preformed though.

edited by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgeryLegal, no restrictions
DescriptionRequires surgery and sterilization.No
Sourceswww.law.utoronto.cahttp://www.weekendpost.co.zw/articles/2015/06/19/zim-man-turns-into-a-woman
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edited by Ausyk

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Value(REMOVED)Legal, but requires surgery
Special StatusAmbiguousLegal, but requires surgery
DescriptionLegal Requires surgery. not sure if sterilization is required.Requires surgery and sterilization.
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Legal Requires surgery. not sure if sterilization is required. surgery and sterilization.

edited by Ausyk

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ValueLegal, but requires surgery(REMOVED)
Special StatusLegal, but requires surgeryAmbiguous
DescriptionNoLegal Requires surgery. not sure if sterilization is required.

edited by Ausyk

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ValueIllegalLegal, but requires surgery
SourcesNowww.law.utoronto.ca

created by Ausyk

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Original entry
StatusIllegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo
SourcesNo