Action helps people rectify name and gender on documents in Acre Having documents that reflect one's identity was a goal desired for years by entrepreneur Natasha Silva, who began the transition 4 years ago. After facing episodes of transphobia, including a dismissal that resulted in a lawsuit, she found the opportunity in the 'Living with My Name' task force to begin rectifying the name and gender in the documents. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp "I've been fighting for a long time. I've already been fired for transphobia, there's a case in court because of that. When I saw this opportunity from the Public Defender's Office, I took it first hand. Now I have the rectification and I can tell everyone that my name is Natasha Silva", said Natasha. The initiative, by the Public Defender's Office of Acre (DPE-AC) in partnership with the State Secretariat for Women (Semulher), took place this Saturday (4) at the Defender's Office headquarters, in Rio Branco, and brought together legal assistance, notary offices and other services to facilitate access to the procedure. Natasha Silva participated in the Viver com Meu Nome task force and began the process of rectifying the name and gender in the documents José Rodinei / Rede Amazônica The task force also brought together transvestites and non-binary people interested in starting the process of rectifying the name and gender in civil documents. In addition to legal guidance, the initiative included services necessary to carry out the procedure, in addition to services aimed at citizenship, health and well-being. READ MORE: After more than 2 years at a distance, Acre from Acre changes state for his girlfriend: 'Building a family' Acre records 15 changes of name and gender to female in 2025: 'Safety to exist', says trans psychologist TJ-AC determines free inclusion of social name in the civil registry for low-income trans people The expectation of gaining this right also took Kiara Millano to the place. She says that she had been looking to change her documents for years, but was faced with bureaucracy and difficulty finding all the necessary services. "I've been after this for a long time, a really long time. I went to some bodies, then they threw me to another, there was a back and forth. Today, with this project, I'll be able to make that switch, thank God", he said. Kiara also highlighted the impact of the change. "It's going to make a difference in my life. It's definitely going to make a big difference," he said. Kiara Millano says she had been waiting for years for the opportunity to rectify the documents and participated in the joint effort in Rio Branco José Rodinei / Rede Amazônica The procedure was free and began by checking the documentation presented by the participants. (Arpen-Brazil) obtained by g1, 15 people changed their name and gender from male to female in Acre throughout 2025. In 2026, a change had already been registered by the beginning of March. Reducing barriers According to public defender Gabriela Virgílio, head of the Center for the Promotion and Defense of Women's Human Rights, Sexual Diversity and Gender (Nudem), the objective is to reduce barriers faced by trans, transvestite and non-binary people to access a right guaranteed by law. "The name is one of the words that we will hear most throughout our lives. For these people, the importance is fundamental. Imagine how difficult it is to be called by a name that you do not identify with in a bank, in a school or wherever you are. The objective of this action is to promote citizenship, reduce bureaucracy in the process and make this procedure happen more quickly for this population", he stated. Trans, transvestites and non-binary people participated in the Viver com Meu Nome effort, in Rio Branco, to begin the process of rectifying their name and gender in the Bruno Medim/DPE-AC documents. In addition to legal assistance, the mobilization also included vaccination, rapid tests, dental care, issuance and guidance on documents, as well as self-care services, such as haircuts and manicures. "Semulher is here with the dental van, we have vaccinations, Sesacre carrying out rapid tests, Senac with a haircut and manicure, OCA facilitating the issuance of some documents, as well as the notary offices making this rectification", added the defender. VIDEOS: g1