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Transgender woman whose challenge against the government after she was denied the right to marry her boyfriend on the island, following her gender confirmation operation, which in turn led to changes in national marriage law. Took the case the European Court of Human Rights, at which point the government dropped its opposition. Received an honour as part of the country's Republic Day. | Transgender woman whose challenge against the government after she was denied the right to marry her boyfriend on the island, following her gender confirmation operation, which in turn led to changes in national marriage law. Took the case the European Court of Human Rights, at which point the government dropped its opposition. Received an honour as part of the country's Republic Day. | ||
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| + | * [[Transgender Activists]] | ||
| + | * [[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
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* http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/national/Jubilation-greets-transsexual-marriage-announcement-20130404 | * http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/newsdetails/news/national/Jubilation-greets-transsexual-marriage-announcement-20130404 | ||
* http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/12/16/maltese-trans-woman-honoured-for-government-challenge-on-marriage-law/ | * http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/12/16/maltese-trans-woman-honoured-for-government-challenge-on-marriage-law/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:58, 14 August 2020
Country
Malta
Birth - Death
Occupation
Activist
Description
Transgender woman whose challenge against the government after she was denied the right to marry her boyfriend on the island, following her gender confirmation operation, which in turn led to changes in national marriage law. Took the case the European Court of Human Rights, at which point the government dropped its opposition. Received an honour as part of the country's Republic Day.
