From www.us-iran.org
In fact, sex-reassignment surgery is not only legal in Iran, but Tehran is considered to be an international hub for obtaining it. The procedure has been allowed since Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini learned of the hardships of a trans woman and issued a religious decree to legalize it in the mid-1980s. Since then legal gender recognition has been possible, and those individuals who undergo gender confirmation surgery are accepted in the eyes of the law.
[Yet, at the same time...]
Despite criticism from other nations and human rights organizations, the Islamic Republic of Iran has maintained its practice of condemning same-sex relations as illegal and morally corrupt. As a result, homosexual individuals in Iran face legal challenges and consequences distinct from heterosexual and cisgender people. The Iranian Penal Code prohibits all sexual activity outside of the institution of marriage, same-sex relations, and LGBT-related media, with the DEATH PENALTY being one form of punishment for homosexuality.
From www.en-hrana.org
Iran has a gender binary legal framework and the law mandates that individuals select either male or female and undergo corresponding gender-confirming surgeries for legal recognition. The mandated surgeries are physically demanding, carry significant medical risks, and entail high financial costs that many cannot afford. Requiring these surgeries as a condition for legal recognition imposes an unjust burden on transgender individuals, making their right to identity contingent upon their willingness and ability to undergo medical procedures. Moreover, those who refuse or are unable to choose a binary gender and undergo the prescribed surgeries face severe consequences. They are often denied access to basic services and rights, such as employment and education. This denial extends to various aspects of public life, effectively marginalizing them and limiting their ability to participate fully and freely in society.
#19 Yav, wow...I wasn't aware that the paper was 65% of the grade. I didn't see that in the article. Thanks for the info.