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The Lebanese Criminal Code includes a general provision concerning ‘every sexual act against nature’. Lebanese courts might consider that this includes same sex sexual activity. A criminal offence under this provision is punishable by a prison sentence of up to a year. The Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health has resources for LGBT+ people.
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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: LB; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; 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: LB; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; 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?
📝 Requires surgery and lengthy legal process.
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?
📝 Name change may be possible after court-ordered recognition.
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?
📝 Limited access via private sector; public access is unavailable.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No protections or supportive policies for youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No public funding or insurance coverage.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: LB; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; 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; discrimination is widespread.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No specific hate crime protections.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: LB; Homosexuality: Male illegal, female legal; Censorship: Imprisonment as punishment; Changing gender: Legal, but requires surgery; 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?
📝 LGBTQ+ people are not openly allowed to serve.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 Not a safe destination for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Trans people face barriers and harassment.
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