Entry #1258: Right to change legal gender in North Macedonia

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RegionNorth Macedonia
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, but requires surgery
Start DateJan 2019
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DescriptionIn January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.
Sourceshttps://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0
http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal
https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/

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edited by e_seurat. Fixing status

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ValueIllegalLegal, but requires surgery
DescriptionIn January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.		In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.
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In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date. surgery.

edited by Notdog1996. This status refers specifically to the legal gender marker, which is currently impossible to change in North Macedonia, and thus is illegal

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DescriptionIn January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
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In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. Macedonians. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.

edited by maya_kh. edit text

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DescriptionIn January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.		In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.
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In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date. Macedonians.

edited by maya_kh. change because it's legal

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Start Date(unknown)Jan 2019
DescriptionWhile North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.		In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
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While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date. In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.

edited by Notdog1996. Entry was vandalized a few times. I'm reverting it back to a previous status

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DescriptionThough individuals can change their name, they cannot change their gender. No existence of legal measures for trans north Macedonian individuals While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
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Though individuals can change their name, they cannot change their gender. No existence of legal measures for trans north Macedonian individuals While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
Sourceshttps://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0https://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0
http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal
https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/
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https://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0 https://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0 http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/
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  • Newer law has been passed

edited by Canadianstudent03. No existence of legal measures for trans north Macedonian individuals

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DescriptionIn January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. Though individuals can change their name, they cannot change their gender. No existence of legal measures for trans north Macedonian individuals
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In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians. Though individuals can change their name, they cannot change their gender. No existence of legal measures for trans north Macedonian individuals
Sourceshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_North_Macedoniahttps://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_North_Macedonia https://rainbow-europe.org/#8646/0/0
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  • Newer law has been passed "Legal"
  • Newer law has been passed "January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians."
  • Newer law has been passed "Legal but requires surgery "
  • Newer law has been passed "It's legal vandilased by Canadianstudent03 "

edited by Vito12. Making this change because it is not correct.

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DescriptionGender change is illegal, though trans people have some discrimination protections (like in Bulgaria)In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.
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Gender change is illegal, though trans people have some discrimination protections (like in Bulgaria) In January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that North Macedonia's requirement that transgender people undergo sex reassignment surgery before their gender marker on ID documents can be changed is a violation of human rights. The judgment held that deficiencies in North Macedonia's laws concerning modifying gender on official identification documents infringed the private life of transgender Macedonians.
Sourceshttp://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/transgender-macedonians-hail-turning-point-european-court-ruling-01-30-2019https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_North_Macedonia
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http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/transgender-macedonians-hail-turning-point-european-court-ruling-01-30-2019 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_North_Macedonia

edited by Canadianstudent03. Gender change is illegal, though trans people have some discrimination protections (like in Bulgaria)

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DescriptionTransgender people are allowed to change legal gender.Gender change is illegal, though trans people have some discrimination protections (like in Bulgaria)
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Transgender people are allowed to change legal gender. Gender change is illegal, though trans people have some discrimination protections (like in Bulgaria)

edited by Pizzaslices412653

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DescriptionWhile North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
Transgender people are allowed to change legal gender.
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While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date. Transgender people are allowed to change legal gender.
Sourceshttp://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal
https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/		http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/transgender-macedonians-hail-turning-point-european-court-ruling-01-30-2019
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http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/ http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/transgender-macedonians-hail-turning-point-european-court-ruling-01-30-2019

edited by Notdog1996

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ValueLegal, no restrictionsIllegal
Start DateJul 22, 2021(unknown)
DescriptionGender change is legally recognized since 2021.While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022.

This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery.

It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
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Gender change is legally recognized since 2021. While North Macedonia drafted a bill that would have allowed transgender people to legally change their gender in spring 2021, the draft was inexplicably revoked a year later in March 2022. This means that at the moment, there is no way to change one's legal gender in North Macedonia, even after surgery. It is however said that the law might be re-submitted at a later date.
Sourceshttp://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legalhttp://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal
https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/
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http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal http://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal https://balkaninsight.com/2022/03/23/north-macedonia-dismays-activists-by-withdrawing-gender-change-bill/

edited by JordanB3047

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Start Date(unknown)Jul 22, 2021
DescriptionGender change is legally recognized since 2021.

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StatusIllegal
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Sourceshttp://www.ilga-europe.org/home/guide_europe/country_by_country/fyr_macedonia/legal
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  • Status is not correct "It is legal to change gender there. "