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German law easing gender, first name changes takes effect

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New law makes it easier for people to change their gender and first name on official documents.

The Self-Determination Act took effect on Friday in Germany .

People can change gender to female, male, diverse, or to indicate that they don't have a gender.

Similar regulations already exist in 16 countries, including Argentina , New Zealand , Ireland and Switzerland .

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English

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