US to offer ‘X’ gender marker option on passports from 11 April
The US celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility by announcing that citizens will be able to select ‘X’ as the gender marker on their passport applications. The process will begin on 11 April and the option will signify an “unspecified or another gender identity”. “Every American deserves the freedom to be themselves,” the White House said in a statement. “But far too many transgender Americans still face systemic barriers, discrimination, and acts of violence.” The change means that trans people travelling will no longer have to give medical certification if their…
Read More