Current Version
| Region | Norway |
| Issue | Legal recognition of non-binary gender |
| Status | Not legally recognized |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Norway does not recognise non-binary genders. Intersex infants are assigned a gender at birth, which may include medical proceedures. |
| Sources | https://www.oecd.org/norway/OECD-LGBTI-2020-Over-The-Rainbow-NORWAY.pdf |
Reports (3)
- Status is not correct "The minster of culture and equality has just received a formal report on measures and proposed legislation to recognize non-binary gender. She has also stated to parliament (reference: https://www.stortinget.no/no/Saker-og-publikasjoner/Sporsmal/Skriftlige-sporsmal-og-svar/Skriftlig-sporsmal/?qid=95874) that she is in favor of introducing legislation that allows for a "third gender". However, the government has not yet formally presented anything to parliament."
- Newer law has been passed "Intersex only should be the right one"
- Note field is incorrect "Sex operation surgery is not allowed on children younger than 18, including intersex infants"
Revision History (1)
created by beeurd
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Not legally recognized |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Norway does not recognise non-binary genders. Intersex infants are assigned a gender at birth, which may include medical proceedures. |
| Sources | https://www.oecd.org/norway/OECD-LGBTI-2020-Over-The-Rainbow-NORWAY.pdf |