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Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Eswatini. LGBT+ people experience discrimination, and many are not open about their sexual orientation or gender identity. Showing affection in public will most likely be frowned on by locals. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
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: SZ; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis; 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: SZ; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis; 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?
📝 No recognition process available for trans people.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary genders are not recognized in law.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No gender-affirming name change process exists.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage not legally recognized.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No access to gender-affirming healthcare services.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No legal support for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No public funding available for transition-related care.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: SZ; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis; 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 protections for gender identity or expression.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime laws covering gender identity.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: SZ; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Legal, but requires medical diagnosis; 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?
📝 No military policies for inclusion of trans people.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No asylum policy protections for trans people.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No legal protections for accessing gendered facilities.
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