Joint statement by 16 trans activists from the Global South and East at the Trans Advocacy Week 2025

At the 59th Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Adela Petrova delivered a statement on behalf of 15 trans and gender diverse activists from the Global South and East.

Today, the Court of Justice of the European Union held a hearing in Case C-43/24 Shipov. This hearing is a crucial step in this case, which challenges Bulgaria’s current ban on legal gender recognition.  

Are you interested in learning about recent legal developments and pending cases that protect the rights of trans and non-binary people in the EU? If so, our forthcoming webinar, part of Trans Legal Net, is for you!

ACCEPT, TGEU and ILGA-Europe welcome today’s decision of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)  in case C-4/23 Mirin, strengthening the rights of trans people. The Court said that the refusal of an EU Member State to recognise changes of forename and gender acquired in another Member State is contrary to the rights of EU citizens.

The European Parliament adopted a historic resolution strengthening the rights of families of LGBTI persons this week.

Explore TGEU's report 'Stuck on the Swing,' revealing barriers faced by trans parents and families in the EU.