In a significant victory for transgender rights, Henry Edward Tse, a prominent transgender activist, has obtained a new identification card with updated gender markers. Tse, a 33-year-old transgender man, fought tirelessly for seven years to have his gender changed from female to male on his official HKID cards.
Tse, who was assigned female at birth but experienced gender dysphoria, underwent a partial sex-reassignment surgery to remove his breasts. However, his initial request to change the gender markers on his ID cards was rejected by the Immigration Department, citing the requirement of a full surgery that includes the removal of the uterus, ovaries, and the construction of an artificial penis.
In a landmark ruling last year, the Court of Final Appeal declared that the Immigration Department had violated the rights of Tse and another transgender man by denying them the right to amend their Hong Kong ID cards. Following this decision, Tse expressed his joy and relief outside the Wan Chai Immigration Tower, where he received his new ID card.
Tse emphasized the profound significance of the new ID card not only for himself but also for the entire transgender community. He stated that it would put an end to the numerous embarrassing situations and difficulties he had faced due to incorrect identification. However, he also highlighted the need to address the ongoing issues of unfair treatment and human rights violations faced by transgender individuals, despite the alignment of current Immigration Department policies with the court's judgment.
This successful outcome marks the culmination of a seven-year-long legal battle for Tse, who expressed gratitude to his supporters and acknowledged that there are still more challenges to overcome in the pursuit of equality and justice.
The achievement of Henry Edward Tse serves as a milestone in the fight for transgender rights in Hong Kong, providing hope and inspiration to others striving for recognition and acceptance.
跨性別活動家謝亨利成功更改身份證性別標記
對於跨性別權益而言，著名跨性別活動家謝亨利獲得了一張更新了性別標記的新身份證，這是一次重大勝利。謝亨利是一位33歲的跨性別男性，他為了將身份證上的性別從女性改為男性而奮鬥了七年之久。
謝亨利出生時被指定為女性，但他經歷了性別焦慮，最終接受了部分性別重置手術以切除乳房。然而，移民事務處最初拒絕了他更改身份證性別標記的請求，理由是要求進行完整的手術，包括切除子宮、卵巢並構建人工陰莖。
去年，終審法院做出了具有里程碑意義的裁決，宣布移民事務處拒絕謝亨利等兩名跨性別男性修正香港身份證的行為侵犯了他們的權利。在今天早上獲得新身份證的灣仔移民大樓外，謝亨利對媒體表示，新身份證對他和他的支持者來說具有重大意義。他表示，這解決了由於不正確的身份識別而引起的尷尬和生活問題。然而，謝亨利也指出，儘管目前的移民事務處政策與法院判決保持一致，但仍需解決許多不公平待遇和侵犯人權的問題。
這一成功的結果標誌著謝亨利七年法律鬥爭的終結，他對支持者表示感激，並承認在追求平等和正義的過程中仍然有更多挑戰需要克服。
謝亨利的成就是香港跨性別權益鬥爭的里程碑，為其他力求被承認和接納的人提供了希望和鼓舞。
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