The Natal City Council approved a law ensuring the social name of transgender and non-binary individuals on tombstones and in post-mortem documentation.
The Natal City Council has passed a significant law that guarantees the social name of transgender, travestis, and non-binary individuals on tombstones, graves, and in post-mortem documentation such as death certificates. This law was approved during a session on Thursday, the 26th, and now awaits ratification from the mayor, Paulinho Freire.
Authored by councilor Thabatta Pimenta of the PSOL party, the legislation mandates that all documentation relating to the death of trans and travesti individuals will be issued in their chosen social name after passing away. Furthermore, the law stipulates that these individuals will have the right to be buried in clothing that reflects their life experiences and identity.
This legislative move is seen as a historical achievement for the rights of the trans and travesti community in Natal, emphasizing inclusion and recognition of their identities even after death. It is part of broader efforts to address the rights and dignity of marginalized groups in society, promoting a more inclusive social landscape in Brazil.
