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Same-sex sexual activity is legal among persons of at least 21 years old. However public attitudes are less tolerant than in the UK and showing affection in public may receive negative attention.
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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: MG; Homosexuality: 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: MG; Homosexuality: 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?
📝 Self-ID and gender change processes are unavailable.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary genders are not acknowledged in law.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No formal process for gender-related name change.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not recognized and may be legally restricted.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No structured gender-affirming healthcare system exists.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No legal support or recognition for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No funding for gender-affirming healthcare through public insurance.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: MG; Homosexuality: 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 specific protections for gender identity in anti-discrimination laws.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime legislation protecting gender-diverse individuals.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: MG; Homosexuality: 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 inclusion or protection of trans people in the military.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No provisions exist for transgender or LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
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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