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Same-sex relationships are not widely accepted in central African society, and same-sex sexual acts are illegal in Cameroon. Same-sex partners have been arrested and prosecuted.
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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: CM; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | 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: CM; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | 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?
📝 Self-ID is not allowed; no legal pathway exists.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary genders are not recognized.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Name changes for gender reasons are not supported.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex relationships are criminalized.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No gender-affirming healthcare available.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No protections or access for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No public coverage for gender-related healthcare.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: CM; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | 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?
📝 No laws protecting gender identity.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No protections for gender-based hate crimes.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: CM; Homosexuality: Illegal (imprisonment as punishment); Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: Not banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 Trans individuals are not permitted to serve.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No protections exist for trans asylum seekers.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No protections for access to gendered spaces.
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