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Puerto Rico Supreme Court recognizes ‘X’ as third gender for birth certificates in landmark decision

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court mandates an "X" gender option on birth certificates, a victory for nonbinary individuals.

Germany Recognizes Third Gender

People will be able to legally identify outside the gender binary in Germany.

Indian Supreme Court Recognizes Third Gender

In a landmark ruling, India's highest court has declared that transgender Indians are entitled to the same rights as all other citizens of the nation.

Third-Gender Passports May Be the Future of Trans Travel

This weekend, LGBT activist Bhumika Shrestha became the first Nepali citizen to travel abroad carrying a passport marked O instead of M or F. Would this help gender-nonconforming people around the world?

Oregon Is First in Nation to Approve Third Gender for State IDs

Oregon authorities OK'd the move after courts recognized some residents' nonbinary gender identity.

Social Security Makes It Easier for Trans Folks

It will be easier for transgender people to obtain Social Security cards that reflect their accurate gender, while Australia formally embraced a third gender.

The Most Vulnerable People in the World Right Now

Transgender and third-gender people in impoverished nations like Bangladesh are alone and adrift.

No Pride flags needed in French Polynesia

Discovering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in French Polynesia was a warm and welcome revelation.

The Striking Muxe: Mexico's Third Gender

Like their Two-Spirit sisters in North America, the muxes are an integral part of Zapotec culture, revered, not reviled.

Thailand's New Constitution to Recognize "Third Gender"

Thailand, known worldwide for its vibrant trans culture, has still struggled to legally protect its trans citizens -- but a new constitution may be the first step towards change.

Almost 5,000 New Yorkers have 'X' gender markers on their IDs

The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.

Lawsuit challenges Trump's 'two genders' passport policy

The State Department, acting on a presidential executive order, has ended the use of a third-gender marker on passports and won't allow gender changes on them.

Transgender beyond borders, what Western society could learn from global cultures

As America battles over gender identity, there’s something we’re overlooking: the world’s rich history of nonbinary identities that challenge the Western notion of "male" and "female."

Transgender rights are under attack not just in the U.S., but around the world: study

While recognition of gender identity has increased significantly in the past two decades, so has the criminalization of transgender people, a new study shows.

U.S. Issues First Passport With Third Gender Option

The third option, an X marker, will be available to passport applicants starting next year.

Bill to Add Third Gender Option for Passports Introduced

A California congressman wants the State Department to make traveling easier for those who don't identify as "male" or "female."

Monika Shahi Nath Is the First Third-Gender Wife in Nepal

Monika Shahi Nath — who legally identifies as third gender — registered her marriage with husband Ramesh Nath Yogi, making this the first official transgender marriage in Nepal.  

Op-ed: Germany's Third-Gender Law Fails on Equality

When a choice isn't really a choice.