Tag: birth certificates
In an important development for gender recognition, individuals in Aotearoa, New Zealand, can now identify as non-binary on their birth certificates without needing court involvement.
Previously, individuals seeking to align their sex and gender identity had to go through the Family Court and provide evidence of medical treatment. However,...
In a landmark decision, the state parliament of Queensland, Australia, has revised its laws regarding gender identification, eliminating the need for surgery when updating gender markers on birth certificates and other official documents for trans and gender-diverse individuals.
The amendments, which the Queensland parliament passed on Wednesday, introduce significant changes...
In a significant step towards embracing diversity, Mexico has marked a new milestone by allowing its citizens to legally acknowledge their true identities by introducing a non-binary passport.
Marcelo Ebrard, the country's Foreign Minister, confirmed the Mexican government's issuance of the inaugural passport with a non-binary gender indicator during an...
People in the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW) will be able to celebrate the diversity of their community and families with a new commemorative Rainbow birth certificate.
NSW Registrar Amanda Ianna said the certificate reflected the NSW Government’s support and commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity across the...
The Government has accepted a range of recommendations from a working group on the issue of sex changes but has rejected others.
Minister for Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti has accepted a range of recommendations from the Working Group for Reducing Barriers to Changing Registered Sex which will make it...
