The European Court of Human Rights rendered a decision in the case of A.H. and others v. Germany, addressing whether a transgender woman should be recognized as the ‘mother’ on her child’s birth certificate. Despite the undeniable biological connection, the Court upheld Germany’s refusal to recognize the transgender mother as such, citing no violation of the European Convention of Human Rights. However, this decision has broader implications for transgender rights, signaling a regression in protective measures and a failure to prioritize the best interests of children in such cases, highlighting the need for greater recognition and protection of transgender individuals’ rights.