Changing name and gender marker as a refugee or migrant: Applying the self-determination law, with input by Ege, Misha, lawyer Inken and moderated by Arootin
🌱 Part of the event series „Growing Stronger in Times of Crisis“ – Our Health
In collaboration with Gladt e.V. and LesMigraS
When? 11 October 2025 | 1 – 5 p.m.
Where? Villa Lützow Hall, Lützowstraße 28, 10785 Berlin
Since November 2024, trans, inter*, and non-binary (TIN) people have been able to change their first names and gender markers under the Self-Determination Act (SBGG). However, many TIN people with refugee or migration experience continue to be denied access to the SBGG or face significant practical and legal barriers when attempting to apply the law.
We invite interested Community members and Community organizations to an information and exchange event on how refugees and TIN migrants can change their name and gender marker.
We have invited some TIN speakers with refugee or migration experience who have already used the SBGG to share their experiences. And those who would like to use the SBGG will have the opportunity to receive tips and advice from the Community, counselors, and a lawyer.
Language: English and German. Whispered translations available for Turkish, Russian and Arabic, as well as for other languages. If you require translation, please email us.
Access: Villa Lützow is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator. The hall is located on the ground floor and there are accessible, all-gender restrooms. Tactile floor elements are also available. The stair railings and elevator buttons are labeled in Braille. The entrance to the hall is on the right side of the building when approaching from Lützowstraße. If you have any other needs, please contact us.
We kindly request that you take a COVID test before the event and only attend if the result is negative. Unfortunately, individuals who have symptoms of a cold are not permitted to attend. Individuals who do not feel safe in groups and would like to wear a mask are welcome to do so. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
On the same day, the event ‘Visions of Existence: Nutrition, Consumption and Materials’ by xart splitta e.V. will take place at Villa Lützow from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is a BIPoC-only space. We are delighted about this collaboration and cordially invite you to attend!
Contact:
For required translation and other requests, email to: growingstronger@transinterqueer.org
For your inquiries, please write the title of the event in the subject line.
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The event series is funded by Transgender Europe and Central Asia (TGEU) and the European Union.
Info event: Changing name and gender marker as refugee or migrant @ Villa Lützow, 11 October, 1 – 5 pm
