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Germany's top court tells lawmakers to recognize 'third gender'
One step forward. In Germany, parents have had the choice to leave the gender identification box blank on a birth certificate since 2013. Though it is a progressive move compared to other countries in Europe and the world, this option still doesn’t identify the person’s gender. Now, their top court ruled that not recognizing third gender identity is unconstitutional and ordered lawmakers to legalize intersex status by the end of 2018.
Once the law is passed, any service provider that requires gender identity will need to abide by the law accordingly, such as schools, airlines, military, government offices and financial services. Though it looks as simple as to add another box on the application form, the impact on offices and businesses seems to be substantial, not to mention the voices and moves to recognize third gender status across the country and beyond.
Enjoy reading and think if couples planning to have a baby may postpone their plan until after the law becomes effective.
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