2 minutes agoThe law on third gender identity comes into force in Germany
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Intersexual people in Germany, on January 1st, can be legally identified as a third gender. The German Parliament adopted the law in December as it entered into force Tuesday. People who do not adapt to the biological definition of men or women can now choose the “category different than” in official documents. Those who choose this [...]
Intersexual people in Germany, on January 1st, can be legally identified as a third gender.
The German Parliament adopted the law in December as it entered into force Tuesday.
People who do not adapt to the biological definition of men or women can now choose the “category different than” in official documents.
Those who choose this option will need a medical certificate to register.
Intersexuals are born with both male and female characteristics that may appear in the east or later.
Other countries have adopted laws in recent years that help to recognize intersexual people among them: Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, India, and Canada.
The United Nations says 1.7% of the world's population is born with intersexual traits. (REL)
