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“Diversity enriches and flourishes”: Mexico issues its first non-binary passport

Mexico has issued its first ever non-binary passport. ⁠Unveiled at an event hosted by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, the ceremony held on 17 May, which is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia in the queer calendar, was attended by a number of representatives, including Salma Luévano Luna, one of Mexico’s first trans federal legislators.⁠ Magistrate and activist Jesus Ociel Baena was the first person to be given the passport. In a statement, Ebrard said, “All rights must be guaranteed for all identities,” describing the event as a “great leap…

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Articles Ban Conversion Therapy Belgium Conversion Therapy LGBTQ+ News Life News non-binary Non-binary Recognition Petra de Sutter Sarah Schlitz

Belgium plans ban of ‘conversion therapy’ for all LGBTQ+ people

Legislation to ban ‘conversion therapy’ has been announced in Belgium, bringing an end to the cruel practice for all LGBTQ+ people. The state’s Secretary for Gender Equality, Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Sarah Schlitz, gave more details in a press release. “Belgium is a pioneer in the field of LGBTQ rights,” part of it read. “Numerous legislative reforms and social efforts bear witness to this, but a ban [on conversion practices] was sadly missing from our legislative arsenal.” Belgium is known for having comprehensive legal protections for LGBTQ+ people. This includes…

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Articles Gender change LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Mexico News Non-binary Recognition

Mexico issues first birth certificate with a non-binary gender marker after historic court ruling

In a massive step for LGBTQ+ rights, Mexico handed out its first birth certificate with a non-binary gender marker. The historic moment follows a lengthy legal battle between activist Fausto Martínez and the National Electoral Institute (INE). Back in September 2021, the 26-year-old requested to put “NB” as their sex on official documents. After the INE denied Martínez’s request, the law student partnered up with Amicus’ executive director Juan Pablo Delgado to fight the decision. According to their website, the organisation is dedicated to the “defence and promotion” of Mexico’s…

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