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Freyre Alejandro v. GCBA, Administrative Tribunal of First Instance No. 15 of the Federal Capital, Buenos Aires, Argentina (10 November 2009)

Nov 10, 2009

Procedural Posture After the plaintiffs’ application for a marriage licence was denied, they filed an amparo action before the Administrative Tribunal, challenging the constitutionality of Articles 172 and 188 of the City of Buenos Aires’ Civil Code. Facts The...

Asociación Lucha por la Identidad Travesti-Transexual v. Inspección General de Justicia, Argentina Supreme Court of Justice (21 November 2006)

Nov 21, 2006

Procedural Posture The plaintiff, an association of transgender individuals, was denied recognition as a legal entity by the relevant government office. The Association appealed against the administrative decision but the appeal was dismissed. The Association then...

In re KFB, Family Tribunal No 1 of Quilmes, Argentina (30 April 2001)

Apr 30, 2001

Procedural Posture The plaintiff filed a petition before the Family Tribunal, to have the sex and name on his birth certificate amended to match his acquired gender identity, and to obtain new identity documents. Facts The plaintiff was born biologically female but...

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In re KFB, Family Tribunal No 1 of Quilmes, Argentina (30 April 2001)

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