Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a trans man with dual Romanian-British citizenship, will receive a birth certificate reflecting his gender identity after a Bucharest court enforced a landmark 2024 EU ruling.
“gender, like a first name, is a fundamental element of personal identity” and that forcing a citizen to carry conflicting identities across member states was an illegal barrier to free movement. <- Say it louder! 😁😁😁
Folks such as Zai (Jennifer Finey Boylan’s daughter) might simply say “we should be able to just be what we want to be”. Paraphrasing her words from Jennifer’s book “Cleavage” - “the wrapper” (gender) is immaterial.
Thinking on this, it (the wrapper) normally is just a practical (Ok and sometimes colourful, stylish, and textured, but you get the drift. It’s just a cover…. or… at least it should be!
Can we please allow people outside of the US to celebrate wins without needing to bring it back to its relevance to the US? Romania, by and large, is very bad for trans rights. Please let them have this.
I didn't say you removed or reversed the decision. I only asked that we please allow Romanians, and others in unsupportive countries in the EU, to celebrate victories like this, without needing to slightly sour it by saying the US is still struggling.
I think your comment is quite unkind and hostile. I hope you have a better rest of your day.
Hurray! What a lovely gift for him and the community for TDOV! I wish we didn’t have to fight every step of the way. But it is lovely when courts do their job.
Wins coming from the most-unexpected places just proves how right and just we are in asking for our identities to be respected and validated no matter where we live.
Portugal goes down my list. Romania goes up my list.
I knew that coming out as trans and transitioning would bring a host of new challenges. I had no idea I would end up riding a rollercoaster when traveling.
it is about time and I fully support the Romanian appellate court’s decision to force the government to recognize and implement the 2024 landmark ruling is a powerful and necessary defense of democracy itself.
When a government refuses to honor a lawful court decision, it undermines the very foundation of the rule of law and places political power above justice.
This ruling makes clear that democratic institutions cannot function if leaders simply ignore judgments they dislike.
The court has acted where the government failed — standing firmly for accountability, constitutional order, and the rights of the people.
The Romanian government must immediately comply, without delay or political maneuvering.
Democracy survives only when court decisions are respected, laws are enforced equally, and no administration is allowed to erode judicial authority for political gain.
The people of Romania — and all who value democratic governance — deserve nothing less.
The ruling by the Court of Justice EuropeanUnion and this test case will hopefully help force the other countries that so far have refused to change and adapt
This fight must continue in all countries and especially in the US
“gender, like a first name, is a fundamental element of personal identity” and that forcing a citizen to carry conflicting identities across member states was an illegal barrier to free movement. <- Say it louder! 😁😁😁
There’s hope in the younger generation too.
Folks such as Zai (Jennifer Finey Boylan’s daughter) might simply say “we should be able to just be what we want to be”. Paraphrasing her words from Jennifer’s book “Cleavage” - “the wrapper” (gender) is immaterial.
Thinking on this, it (the wrapper) normally is just a practical (Ok and sometimes colourful, stylish, and textured, but you get the drift. It’s just a cover…. or… at least it should be!
Wow! This is huge!
If you are Romanian and to a degree if you are an EU citizen. If so, good for you!
Here in the US, there are a few people I am hoping to live to see ceausescued.
Can we please allow people outside of the US to celebrate wins without needing to bring it back to its relevance to the US? Romania, by and large, is very bad for trans rights. Please let them have this.
I should like for you to point out how anything I have said removes it from them, reversing this decision. Or, GFY.
I didn't say you removed or reversed the decision. I only asked that we please allow Romanians, and others in unsupportive countries in the EU, to celebrate victories like this, without needing to slightly sour it by saying the US is still struggling.
I think your comment is quite unkind and hostile. I hope you have a better rest of your day.
"I didn't say you removed or reversed the decision." <-- Then delete your comment.
"I think your comment is quite unkind and hostile." <-- A response to hostility.
"I hope you have a better rest of your day." <-- Said in the same vein as, "I hope you find Jesus.", or, "I will pray for you."
Again, GFY. I said nothing whatsoever which detracts from this good news for people in Romania or the EU in any way.
Hurray! What a lovely gift for him and the community for TDOV! I wish we didn’t have to fight every step of the way. But it is lovely when courts do their job.
Wins coming from the most-unexpected places just proves how right and just we are in asking for our identities to be respected and validated no matter where we live.
I am so happy for him and everyone else this will benefit over seas!!!
Portugal goes down my list. Romania goes up my list.
I knew that coming out as trans and transitioning would bring a host of new challenges. I had no idea I would end up riding a rollercoaster when traveling.
Thanks for keeping us all informed, Erin!
it is about time and I fully support the Romanian appellate court’s decision to force the government to recognize and implement the 2024 landmark ruling is a powerful and necessary defense of democracy itself.
When a government refuses to honor a lawful court decision, it undermines the very foundation of the rule of law and places political power above justice.
This ruling makes clear that democratic institutions cannot function if leaders simply ignore judgments they dislike.
The court has acted where the government failed — standing firmly for accountability, constitutional order, and the rights of the people.
The Romanian government must immediately comply, without delay or political maneuvering.
Democracy survives only when court decisions are respected, laws are enforced equally, and no administration is allowed to erode judicial authority for political gain.
The people of Romania — and all who value democratic governance — deserve nothing less.
The ruling by the Court of Justice EuropeanUnion and this test case will hopefully help force the other countries that so far have refused to change and adapt
This fight must continue in all countries and especially in the US
Yay Europe! (I attribute this much more to the EU than to Romania.) Being part American and part European, I'm very proud of my European part today!
Good news! We need more of this! Thanks Erin!
what a wonderful ruling to come on TDOV! 💕 for the trans community and people of Romania — and the EU.