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LGBTQ rights in Paraguay

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management provisions and other rights and obligations between spouses. A de facto union between a man and a woman, having no legal impediments to getting married and being characterized by stability and monogamy, produces a similar effect to that of a legal marriage, in accordance with the provisions established by law."
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Paraguay is considered to be one of South America's most conservative countries. Reports of violence and discrimination against members of the LGBT community are frequent, and are often ignored by the police. The Catholic Church retains a strong influence and presence in the country, and has strongly
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Law 6534/2020 on the Protection of Personal Credit Data, in its article 3(b) defines as sensitive personal data "Those that refer to the intimate sphere of its owner, or whose improper use may give rise to discrimination or entail a serious risk personal data that may reveal aspects such as racial or
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Law 5162/2014 Criminal Enforcement Code, Title II on Execution of measures imposed on adolescents, Chapter III, part of article 274 establishes that: "When adolescents must be accommodated in collective dormitories, the following shall be taken into account: age, sexual orientation and the degree of
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Article 51, entitled "Legal Marriages and the Effects of De Facto Unions", states: "The law will establish the formalities to be observed for the marriage between a man and a woman, the requirements for contracting it, and the causes for separation or dissolution and its effects, as well as property
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Law 6149/2018 on Protection and Facilities for the Naturalization of Stateless Persons, in its article 9 on "Non-discrimination" establishes that: "The authorities will guarantee the free and full exercise of all the rights recognized in this law to the stateless person or applicant for recognition
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face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female types of same-sex sexual activity are legal in Paraguay, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for all of the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
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Article 49, entitled "Protection of the Family", states: "The family is the foundation of society. Its comprehensive protection will be promoted and guaranteed. This comprises the stable union of a man and a woman, their children, and the community formed with any of the ancestors or their
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approved a draft declaration declaring itself "pro-life and pro-family", expressing opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion. The move was criticised by many lawmakers who maintained that the state is secular and cannot impose moral principles or values linked to a religion.
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Decree 6973 regulating Law 577/2016 on "Comprehensive protection of women against all forms of violence", in its article 3 on "Protected persons" establishes that the protection of women in situations of violence without any kind of discrimination based on sexual
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ethnic origin; religious, philosophical and moral beliefs or convictions; union affiliation; political opinions; data related to health, life, preference or sexual orientation, data genetic or biometric data intended to uniquely identify a natural person."
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against LGBT people, calling them "evil", "vicious" and "abnormal". LGBT groups have sought to honour the victims of Case 108, and in 2010 filmmaker Renate Costa, whose uncle was one of the 108, released a documentary, named "108 Knives of Palo"
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In Paraguay, there is no broad legal protection against LGBTI discrimination through an anti-discrimination law, however, some specific laws and decrees contemplate in their articles the prohibition of discrimination or protection based on
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In October 2017, the Government of Paraguay implemented a ban on discussion of LGBT issues within public schools. The Minister of Education added that it might even consider burning books that raise awareness about transgender people.
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opposed measures to improve the lives of LGBT people. Attitudes among the general population towards same-sex marriage and LGBT rights more generally remain low compared to other South American countries, especially neighbouring
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and Mariana Sepúlveda – filed a lawsuit to change their names, based on article 25 of the Constitution on free expression and free construction of identity, and article 42 of the Civil Code that allows the change of first name.
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Article 50, entitled "Right To Constitute a Family", states: "Everyone has the right to constitute a family, in a formation and development under which a man and a woman will have the same rights and obligations."
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Law 7018 on Mental Health, enacted on November 15, 2022, states in its article 3 that "In no case can a diagnosis be made in the field of mental health on the exclusive basis of sexual choice or identity."
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and wanted to be officially registered as a woman and not as a man. However, Fidel died in a traffic accident before the case could be decided. In December 2016, two transgender women –
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rejected, by 42 votes against and 4 in favor, a bill that would have prohibited the entry of homosexuals into the Public Force, which consists of the military and the police forces.
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from 1954 to 1989, LGBT people faced heavy persecution and were forced to maintain secret lives. On 1 September 1959, a fire broke out in the capital city of
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Article 52, entitled "Union in Marriage", states: "The union in marriage by a man and woman is one of the fundamental factors in the formation of a family."
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and sets a binding precedent for other Latin American and Caribbean countries, including Paraguay. Since then, there is a pending lawsuit to recognize
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of such a condition that is subject to the jurisdiction of the country, without any discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity."
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survey, conducted between 26 November 2013 and 8 January 2014, 15% of Paraguayans supported same-sex marriage, 81% were opposed.
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brought a case before the Paraguayan Civil Court on behalf of a Paraguayan living in Italy, Ramón Fidel, who had undergone
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In Paraguay, transgender people are not allowed to legally change their name and gender on official documents. In 1993
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In November 2015, a bill to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity was introduced to the
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In addition, Article 140 of the Paraguayan Civil Code expressly prohibits marriage between persons of the same sex.
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announced his support for same-sex marriage. He was quickly criticised by many deputies as well as President
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There is no official prohibition that prevents the entry of gays, lesbians and bisexuals into the
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Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech)
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The 2017 AmericasBarometer showed that 26% of Paraguayans supported same-sex marriage.
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Article 28 of the Internal Rules and Regulations of the Ministry of Public Defense (
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On 12 January 2018, SOMOSGAY announced its intention to file a petition with the
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has limited marriage, de facto unions and the family to "one man and one woman".
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In October 2016, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare approved
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Constitution limits marriage and de facto unions to one man and one woman
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Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Paraguay since 1990. The
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Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services
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Lesbians, gays and bisexuals allowed to serve in the military
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Limited sexual orientation and gender identity protections
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Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project
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Since 2004, LGBT groups have organised pride parades in
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Gay, lesbian and bisexual people allowed to serve openly
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psychic development for the respective distribution."
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LGBT rights in Paraguay

Paraguay
Status
Gender identity
Military
Discrimination protections
Recognition of relationships
Adoption
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
Paraguay
conservative
South America
Inter-American Court of Human Rights
American Convention on Human Rights
same-sex marriage
Costa Rica
same-sex marriage
age of consent in Paraguay
Alfredo Stroessner
Asunción
publicly encouraging hatred
violence
Recognition of same-sex unions in Paraguay

IACHR
v
t
e
same-sex couples

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