Entry #19511: Right to change legal gender in Wallis and Futuna

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RegionWallis and Futuna
IssueRight to change legal gender
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateSep 1, 2018
End Date(none)
DescriptionUnder French law, individuals can legally change their gender. Sex assignment surgery is state-funded, and court approval is required to change gender markers and first names.
Sourceshttps://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F34826
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/13/world/europe/13briefs-France.html?_r=0


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Original entry
StatusLegal, no restrictions
Start DateSep 1, 2018
End Date(none)
DescriptionUnder French law, individuals can legally change their gender. Sex assignment surgery is state-funded, and court approval is required to change gender markers and first names.
Sourceshttps://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F34826 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/13/world/europe/13briefs-France.html?_r=0