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Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal and there is a small, active LGBT+ community in Asunción. Same-sex marriages are not recognised in Paraguay. People are likely to disapprove of same-sex couples showing affection in public. Find more information on the websites of LGBT+ organisations like Aireana, Panambi and SOMOSGAY.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Summary
Limited legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. Same-sex unions not recognized, and discrimination remains prevalent.
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: PY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: 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: PY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: 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 exists.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 No recognition or legal provision.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 No name change allowed on the basis of gender identity.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is constitutionally banned.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 No public or regulated access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No protections or services for trans youth.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 Gender-affirming care not covered.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: PY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: 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 protection based on gender identity.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 No hate crime laws protect gender identity.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: PY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: State-enforced; Changing gender: Illegal; Conversion therapy: 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 policy or inclusion for trans people.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 No trans-specific asylum policy.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 No protection for access to facilities based on gender.
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