Editor: Daniel Moure
Authors: Richard Köhler, Julia Ehrt, Alecs Recher
Title: Legal Gender Recognition in Europe - Toolkit
Pages: 78
Published December 2013
Download here: http://tgeu.org/Toolkit_Legal_Gender_Recognition_in_Europe
Many trans people face problems in daily life because their ID documents do not reflect their true self. Picking up a parcel at the post, applying for a job, boarding a plane or lodging a harassment complaint can become a repeated source of harassment, and unfounded suspicion and may lead even to violence. The purpose of gender-recognition procedures is to overcome the gap, giving official recognition
to a trans person’s gender identity. Gender Recognition goes beyond being an administrative act: it is essential in order for many trans people to be able to participate in society and live a life of dignity and respect.
This publication aims to support transrights activists and those working professionally on gender recognition procedures aspiring to advance the human rights of trans people. The toolkit discusses the current European-level jurisprudence and the applicable human rights standards
that need to be implemented by states in Europe.