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The Nightmare of Legal Gender Recognition

Watch Transgender Europe's new video on the nightmare of legal gender recognition for trans people in Europe, where 34 countries still do not allow a trans person to change their name and registered gender without invasive procedures.

by LibertiesEU

For most trans people in Europe, it is either impossible or very difficult and humiliating to get identity documents with their correct name and gender. In fact, 34 European countries still do not allow a trans person to change their name and registered gender without invasive and abusive requirements that violate their human rights.

As a result, most trans people in Europe are not able to change their legal name and gender, or they refuse to do so because of the abusive requirements. This means that they have passports and other identity documents that don’t match their identity and appearance. When asked to prove their identity, such as when traveling or opening a bank account, trans people may be forced to come out as trans and be exposed to humiliation, discrimination and violence.

This video marks the one-year anniversary of Transgender Europe's “Access All Areas! Recognition Opens Doors” campaign on legal gender recognition, which calls upon European governments to introduce quick, transparent and accessible gender recognition legislation.

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