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Same-sex sexual activity is illegal. In practice, these laws are rarely enforced, and there is growing local support for LGBT+ rights. You could receive negative attention for showing affection in public.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Summary
No legal gender recognition or same-sex union rights. Laws criminalizing same-sex activity remain, though not enforced.
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: GY; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; 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: GY; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; 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?
📝 No process or legal support.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary identities are not recognised.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No access to legal name change for gender reasons.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not recognised.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No structured access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No recognition or protection of trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 Not covered by public or private insurance.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: GY; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; 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 legal protections for trans people.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime law based on gender identity.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: GY; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: No censorship; 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?
📝 No official guidance; trans people not included.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No protective mechanisms in place.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No right to use gender-affirming facilities.
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