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Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in Bhutan in 2020, and there are no censorship laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBT+ topics. Same-sex marriages are not recognised. There is no legal recognition of transgender individuals.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: BT; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Legal Gender Recognition
Can trans people change the gender marker on official documents?
📝 Equaldex region: BT; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Self-ID or Gatekeeping
Is legal gender recognition based on self-declaration or medical requirements?
📝 No procedures exist for gender marker change.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary identities not legally recognized.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No accessible process to change name based on gender.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Only heterosexual marriages are legally recognized.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No specific services or recognition for trans healthcare needs.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No protections or support systems for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No public or private coverage of transition-related care.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: BT; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Are trans people protected by anti-discrimination laws in housing, work, and services?
📝 General anti-discrimination protections exist, but gender identity is not explicitly covered.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime laws referencing gender identity.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: BT; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 No known military inclusion or policy.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No system for protecting asylum seekers based on gender identity.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Trans people are not protected in gendered spaces.
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