The legal pathway to gender marker changes made clear in Article 16 of the Citizen Registration Law implies the legality of gender-affirming care, a requirement together with a psychiatric…

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Gender-affirming care is provided in North Macedonia and legal for minors to access; however, specialists are permitted conscientious objection on account of age.

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Conversion (change or suppression of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression) practices are not mentioned in North Macedonian statutes; however, there is no information to suggest that…

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In 2024, the deferral period for gay and bisexual men to donate blood was lowered from 1 year to 6 months; the same deferral period applies to everyone and not just MSMs.

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In Gaza, gender-affirming surgery was previously available for only intersex individuals. However, it is now unavailable to everyone due to the destruction in the war. Moreover, oppressive laws…

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