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Same-sex marriage is legal and there are anti-discrimination laws. Uruguay also recognises same-sex civil unions. It is common to see same-sex couples together in public, and hostility or discrimination towards LGBT+ visitors is rare.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Summary
Leader in LGBTQ+ rights with early adoption of same-sex marriage and comprehensive anti-discrimination laws.
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: UY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; 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: UY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; 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 diagnosis, surgery or hormone treatment required.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 Some recognition under anti-discrimination law, but not fully implemented.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Name and gender marker can be changed freely under law.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage legal since 2013.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 Trans healthcare is a protected right and publicly funded.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 Trans youth have legal rights to self-ID and access to care.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 Public and private insurers must cover gender-affirming care.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: UY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; 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?
📝 Gender identity protected under national equality law.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 Gender identity is a protected characteristic in hate crime legislation.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: UY; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; 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?
📝 Trans people can serve openly.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 Uruguay offers asylum for trans individuals facing persecution.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Legal protections for trans people to access facilities by gender.
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