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Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in October 2023. Mauritius is a relatively conservative society and local attitudes to the LGBT+ community vary across the country. LGBT+ people still face discrimination, and verbal and physical confrontation cannot be ruled out.
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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: MU; 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: MU; 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 is not available; medical and psychological evidence is required.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Nonbinary identities are not recognized.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Legal name change is allowed but linked to legal gender change.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not legal.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 Limited gender-affirming healthcare is available.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 Support is minimal but some recognition exists in education and healthcare.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 No public funding for gender-affirming treatments.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: MU; 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?
📝 Gender identity is protected under the Equal Opportunities Act.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 Some hate crime provisions exist but are not specific to gender identity.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: MU; 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?
📝 Military does not explicitly exclude trans people but offers no protections.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 General asylum protections apply but not specifically gender-based.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Limited protections for accessing gendered facilities.
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