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submitted 3 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Summary

Denmark has issued a travel warning for transgender individuals visiting the U.S., advising them to contact the American embassy if their passport has a gender designation "X" or differs from their birth gender.

This follows Trump administration policies restricting trans rights, including an executive order recognizing only two sexes and a ban on transgender military service, which faces legal challenges.

Similar warnings have been issued by Britain and Germany amid concerns of discrimination and denial of entry.

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[-] nadiaraven@lemmy.world 59 points 3 months ago

As a trans person, I'm so glad I listened to my paranoia last year and got my US passport and license updated to my current gender.

[-] Catoblepas 16 points 3 months ago

I came so close to not putting a rush order on my renewal after the election, but I’m really glad I did. I feel for the people who have to wait and hope shit will get better in 4 years.

[-] quack@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 months ago

Please be careful. I would not put it past the US government to have kept a record of that change.

[-] nadiaraven@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Of course they have a record of it

[-] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 months ago

Apparently Elon Musk is coming through the Social Security day that's trying to find as many of us as possible, name changes being a rather easy one.

[-] Paddzr@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

I wouldn't celebrate if I were you. Shit can be revoked, law and rules mean nothing if you're minority.

[-] nadiaraven@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

I'm definitely still scared, but I'm still glad I did it

[-] gruhuken@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

Genuinely shocking to live in a world rn where the UK (where I live) is better on trans stuff than the US. A couple years ago I would have felt safer over there, at least in some states. I hope things get better for u lot

[-] hikuro93@lemmy.ca 52 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yup, this is a good thing, as many people not following current US developments might not be well aware of the potential dangers of traveling there, and the lack of rights for certain groups.

Your average person will likely just assume media blew things out of proportion (as they often do), that it's just 'the latest drama' and nothing should happen since, c'mon, it's the US - freest nation on the planet right?

So being aware of the policy shift is a good thing, otherwise many people would be caught by surprise when there even with all the legal paperwork, visas and permits.

[-] Buffalox@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

The American Nazi regime is disgusting. As they say, with friends like that, who needs enemies?

[-] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

HIC SVNT LEONES

Welcome back to the Middle Ages when we had white spots on maps where people did not dare to venture.

[-] 9bananas@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

hic sunt dracones; here be dragons

leones means lions ;)

[-] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 11 points 3 months ago

HIC SVNT LEONES was common on old maps:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_be_dragons#History

Or this: "Hic abundant leones" (top left):
map

[-] 9bananas@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

oh, neat!

i didn't know that!

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago

advising them to contact the American embassy if their passport has a gender designation "X" or differs from their birth gender

Why?

[-] Catoblepas 11 points 3 months ago

If your passport has the gender designation X, or if you have changed your gender, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises contacting the American embassy before traveling for guidance on how to proceed.

Meanwhile in Finland, the advisory notes that if the gender on an applicant's passport differs from the gender confirmed at birth, U.S. authorities may deny entry. It's recommended to check the entry requirements with U.S. authorities in advance.

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 24 points 3 months ago

Seems like the better advice would be "Don't travel to the fascist country where they might start murdering your demographic en masse", rather than "Contact the embassy of the fascist country ahead of time to ensure that they know that you're part of the demographic they want to murder en masse".

[-] parody@lemmings.world 1 points 3 months ago

better advice not given

I’ve heard of that, countries used to try this - this “diplomacy” thing (RIP)

[-] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

If you are Jewish or have known Jewish ancestry, Nazi Germany may deny entry. It's better to check the entry requirements with Nazi authorities in advance.

[-] MisterFrog@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

I find Australia's travel advice contradictory.

No offence to people living in the US, but I'd say most people in Australia would think many places in the US are not generally as safe as here.

For political reasons (we are the US' vassals, see $300 bn submarines), we will likely hold out a long time before heightening headline travel advice, but to me some of the advice given does not fall under the category of exercising "normal safety precautions" as is claimed by DFAT:

  • Violent crime is more common in the United States than in Australia. Gun crime is also prevalent. If you live in the United States, learn and practice active shooter drills.

  • There is a persistent threat of mass casualty violence and terrorist attacks in the United States. Be alert, particularly in public places and at events.

Practicing active shooter drills isn't normal. At all.

https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/united-states-america

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