Experts question legal requirement of surgery to change gender

Experts question legal requirement of surgery to change gender

Panelists at a Tokyo symposium, organized by the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, discuss legal issues involving those with gender identity disorder on Sept. 22, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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