Tag: gender neutral
Yelp Helps People Find Gender Neutral Bathrooms
As the nation argues over which bathrooms transgender people can use, Yelp is now trying to make it easier for everyone. Soon, users will be able to find businesses that offer gender neutral bathrooms.
Schools ‘should consider mixed-sex toilets so transgender pupils feel comfortable’
All schools should consider introducing “gender-neutral” toilets, changing rooms and uniforms to make transgender pupils feel more comfortable, teachers will be told.
Switzerland rejects constitutional restriction in “penalty of marriage” vote
The Swiss electorate has voted against a popular initiative that would have effectively prevented same-sex couples from marrying. The initiative, backed by the Christian Democratic People’s Party (PDC) in Switzerland was rejected today (28 February 2016) by 50.8% to 49.2%.
University of Oslo changing their restrooms to be gender neutral
University of Oslo has decided to introduce gender-neutral toilets at all faculties.
Finland : President signs gender-neutral marriage law
President Sauli Niinistö on Friday signed the law passed late last year by Parliament that will recognize same-sex marriage in Finland. It is the first legislation to become law as the result of a citizens’ initiative.
Australia’s top court recognizes ‘neutral’ third gender in landmark ruling
A litigation expert said that under the law, only a person who had undergone gender reassignment surgery could nominate themselves as ‘non-specific.’