Entry #11694: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Brazil

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RegionBrazil
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusNot legally recognized
Start Datepast
End DateJul 22, 2021
DescriptionNo legal recognition of non-binary gender.
Sourceshttps://ourworldindata.org/grapher/third-gender-legally-recognized


Revision History (2)

Revision by Sky. Correction of information.

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueIntersex onlyNot legally recognized
Start DateSep 12, 2021(NONE)
End DateOct 14, 2021Jul 22, 2021
NoteChildren born with no gender defined as male or female, in a condition known as Sex Differentiation Anomaly, – also know as intersex – may be registered with the “unknown” gender on the birth certificate. And also perform, at any time, the option of assigning sex at any Civil Registry Office, without the need for judicial authorization, proof of sexual surgery and hormonal treatment or presentation of a medical or psychological report.No legal recognition of non-binary gender.
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Children born with no gender defined as male or female, in a condition known as Sex Differentiation Anomaly, – also know as intersex – may be registered with the “unknown” gender on the birth certificate. And also perform, at any time, the option of assigning sex at any Civil Registry Office, without the need for judicial authorization, proof of sexual surgery and hormonal treatment or presentation of a medical or psychological report. No legal recognition of non-binary gender.
Sourceshttps://www.cnj.jus.br/novas-regras-permitem-registrar-criancas-com-o-sexo-ignorado-na-dnv/

https://atos.cnj.jus.br/atos/detalhar/4066
https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/third-gender-legally-recognized
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https://www.cnj.jus.br/novas-regras-permitem-registrar-criancas-com-o-sexo-ignorado-na-dnv/ https://atos.cnj.jus.br/atos/detalhar/4066 https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/third-gender-legally-recognized

Revision by Sky. Small correction of the date.

Old Value (Original) New Value
End Date(NONE)Oct 14, 2021
Reports (3)
  • Newer law has been passed "you now can change to non binary the same as you can change to any gender, anyone can do it not only intersex"
  • Status is not correct "Late 2021 its was recognized that in legal gender change its possible to change to non binary nationwide (https://www.anoregsp.org.br/noticias/75121/strongartigo-a-alteracao-do-genero-e-nome-da-pessoa-transgenerostrong)"
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