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Peru Enacts Law Replacing Gender Policy With Sex-Based Equal Opportunities

The statute takes effect on publication, triggering a one-year policy overhaul under criticism from UN human-rights experts.

Promulgan ley del Congreso que elimina el enfoque de género pese a advertencias de la ONU de posibles vulneraciones a derechos humanos

Overview

  • Published in El Peruano on December 24, Law Nº 32535 enters into force immediately and repeals Law 28983 after the presidency let the signing period lapse.
  • All public entities must align policies within one year, with the Women and Vulnerable Populations Ministry designated to coordinate compliance across public and private sectors.
  • The Economy and Finance Ministry has 90 days to adjust budget classifiers for implementation, and the Prime Minister’s Office must report progress to Congress each March 8.
  • The 2019 National Policy of Gender Equality will be replaced by a new Equal Opportunities policy, and the Education Ministry must issue sexual education guidance based on scientific, biological and ethical criteria without Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
  • Justice-sector training cannot be provided by organizations litigating against the State, and UN experts warn the shift could weaken protections for women and gender-diverse people.