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The court cited the right to treatments that relieve the suffering from identity crises (such as hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgeries) as a \u201cfundamental and natural right, no one can deprive him [the sufferer] of.\u201d The ruling also states that the individual does not<\/b> have the right to divert back to his previous gender.<\/p>
While the LGBTQ community in Lebanon is more vocal and present than any neighboring countries, it still has a long way to go. LGBTQ individuals are rather targeted by law enforcement officials, and though this decision can still be overturned by the Supreme Court, it is indeed a major stride for transgender individuals and LGBTQ supporters alike.<\/p>
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