Lebanon allows transgender woman to update civil registry

A Lebanese judge allowed a transgender woman to update her civil registry, a rare decision in the Middle East.

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This legal breakthrough comes amid persistent taboos surrounding LGBTQ+ issues.

It may pave the way for similar requests in the region.

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