Real organisations, real numbers, real support — for LGBTQ+ people in Peru who need it right now.
If you are in immediate danger or mental health crisis: Call MINSA at 113 and press option 5 for mental health support. All calls are confidential.
Peru's leading NGO for sexual and reproductive rights. They do pro-bono legal work for LGBTQ+ people, including supporting trans individuals navigating gender marker changes in court. They also publish the most rigorous annual LGBTQ+ rights report in the country.
Visit PROMSEX →Peru's oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation, founded in 1982. Provides community support, legal guidance, and direct assistance to LGBTQ+ people facing discrimination or violence. One of the most trusted organisations in the country for direct community contact.
Visit MHOL →Runs RESMA — the Red de Salud Afirmativa — a network of mental health professionals who provide care without discrimination to LGBTIQ+ people. If you need therapy or psychological support from someone who won't pathologise your identity, this is where to start.
The Red de Salud Afirmativa is a network of mental health professionals who have explicitly committed to affirming care for LGBTQ+ people. They will not pathologise your sexual orientation or gender identity. Find the full directory at masigualdad.pe.
Peru's national mental health hotline. Call 113 and press option 5 for mental health support. Free, available nationwide, confidential. This is not specifically LGBTQ+ but is a real, staffed crisis line operated by the Ministry of Health.
MHOL staff can connect you to LGBTQ+-affirming counsellors and community support, especially if you are dealing with family rejection, workplace discrimination, or violence.
Same-sex relationships between consenting adults are fully legal. Anti-discrimination law (Decree Nº 1323, 2017) prohibits discrimination and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity — though Congress tried to repeal this in 2017. LGBTQ+ people can serve openly in the military and police.
Same-sex marriage is not recognised. Civil unions have been rejected by Congress three consecutive sessions. Same-sex adoption is not permitted. Gender-neutral language in schools was banned under Law 32,003 (2024). Trans bathroom access was restricted under Law 32,331 (2025).
Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is technically prohibited. Document the incident, get names and details if possible, and contact PROMSEX for legal guidance. They have experience taking discrimination cases to court and can advise on your specific situation.
The path to legal gender recognition and medical transition in Peru is difficult and poorly documented. This is what is actually known — and who can help you navigate it.