Irish trans woman wins EU prize after 17-year battle for gender recognition

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Irish trans woman wins EU prize after 17-year battle for gender recognition

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/10/19/irish-trans-woman-wins-eu-prize-after-17-year-lawsuit-for-gender-recognition/

Pink News
Nick Duffy
19th October 2015, 10:50 AM

An Irish trans woman who spent nearly two decades suing the Irish government for her right to gender recognition has been awarded a European honour.

Dr Lydia Foy spent over 17 years in the court system arguing for her right to gender recognition in the Republic of Ireland – which until this year did not recognise trans people at all.
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