#### Change of Legal Documents One area where Hong Kong has made some progress is in the legal recognition of gender change for transgender individuals. Transgender people in Hong Kong can apply for a gender marker change on their identity documents, but this process is contingent on undergoing full sex reassignment surgery (SRS). For many transgender people, the mandatory surgery requirement is a significant barrier, as not everyone can or wants to undergo such a procedure. This law has been the subject of ongoing criticism and legal challenges, with activists calling for a more progressive, self-determined model for gender recognition that is not tied to medical intervention. In a 2023 decision, Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal ruled in favor of transgender men seeking legal recognition of their gender without requiring full surgery. While this case represents some progress, it remains limited in scope, and broader reforms are still needed to bring Hong Kong’s policies in line with international human rights standards. The case for transwomen to not require any form of genital surgery, is still being fought for. #### Changing Honorifics In recent years, Hong Kong has seen progress in allowing individuals, particularly those who are transgender or non-binary, to adjust their honorifics. All major banks now offer the option to forgo honorifics entirely, and institutions like HSBC allow customers to change their honorifics to align with their gender identity, even if their legal documents haven’t been updated. In the education sector, schools like HKU still require students to disclose the legal sex on their HKID, but they also allow the selection of preferred honorifics for official communications. This reflects a growing, albeit uneven, recognition of gender identity in different sectors. If you would wish to change your honorifics at a specific institution, research their policies and speak to NGOs or friends who have experience dealing with said institutions. #legal #transgender