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diaryofanangryasianguy:
01/17/18
Taiwan Is Considering Third Gender Option For Passports, ID Cards
Advocacy groups say although the island’s 23 million people widely embrace LGBT rights, transgender and intersex people often suffer discrimination when it comes to accessing public services or securing jobs.
“Adding a third gender option would show our diversity,” said Olivia Tsai from rights group Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association.
“Individuals however must have the freedom to choose whether they want to be identified in a third gender and should not be labelled automatically by the government.”
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diaryofanangryasianguy:
01/17/18
Taiwan Is Considering Third Gender Option For Passports, ID Cards
Advocacy groups say although the island’s 23 million people widely embrace LGBT rights, transgender and intersex people often suffer discrimination when it comes to accessing public services or securing jobs.
“Adding a third gender option would show our diversity,” said Olivia Tsai from rights group Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association.
“Individuals however must have the freedom to choose whether they want to be identified in a third gender and should not be labelled automatically by the government.”
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