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ES Can I get my high school or university diploma with the gender designation according to my identity?
Yes, it is possible to request the educational institutions to use the generic denomination of the degree awarded in accordance with the identity recognised by the graduating student. It is important that the change in identity documents has been made for this, as diplomas and certificates are issued according to the legal identification.
Can I be denied a place in an educational institution because I am an LGBTIQ+ child or adolescent?
No. In accordance with what the Court said in Ruling T-529 of 2024, the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual orientation is absolute, especially in the school environment, where respect and plurality must be promoted. Any attitude aimed at persecuting or intimidating students who voluntarily assume a different sexual option, whether it is [...]
What are the rights of LGBTIQ+ children and adolescents in school settings?
LGBTIQ+ children and adolescents have the right to an inclusive, safe and discrimination-free school environment, based on respect for their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. This includes the right to equality, protection from bullying, recognition of their name identity and free development of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
What obligations do educational institutions and authorities have towards LGBTIQ+ children and adolescents?
The Constitutional Court in Ruling T-443 of 2020 indicated that the work of educational institutions is not limited to guaranteeing the acquisition of knowledge. In order to comprehensively protect the right to education of children and adolescents, teachers must provide emotional support and the necessary tools to all their students [...].
Can my school's coexistence manual prohibit expressions of affection between LGBTIQ+ children and adolescents?
No. The Constitutional Court, in its Ruling T-478 of 2015, said that educational establishments must define the Coexistence Manual, its bases and limits, based on the Constitution, especially in the defence of plurality and respect for diversity.
If I am a trans or non-binary child or adolescent, can I be forced to wear the uniform of my assigned sex at birth?
No, institutions must respect all manifestations that allow them to express their diversity without prejudice to their biological sex, including the way they dress, the way they wear their hair, or the name they use to define themselves (Sentence T-443 of 2020).
Can I be called by my social or identity name in the classroom or academic activities, even if my document does not reflect it?
Yes, the Constitutional Court in various rulings (T-594 of 1993, T-1033 of 2008, T-063 and T-099 of 2015) has insisted that persons with diverse gender identities and expressions can socially, legally, administratively or judicially demand that the use of their name be modified to adopt the one that corresponds to their gender identity and expression.
Can I be expelled from school because of my sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression?
No. According to Ruling T-529 of 2024, educational institutions must guarantee an education that respects the rights to dignity, equality and non-discrimination. In the case of private denominational institutions, their dogmas cannot restrict access or affect the components of the right to education, especially for historically discriminated groups, [...].
