European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance Publishes First LGBTI General Recommendations

LGBTI General Recommendations - ECRI General Policy Recommendation No. 17 cover

LGBTI General Recommendations - ECRI General Policy Recommendation No. 17 cover

October 4, 2023

European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance Publishes First LGBTI General Recommendations

What's in the Council of Europe's recommendations on LGBTI people published by their expert body against racism and intolerance?

Bundestag (German Parliament) in Berlin, image credit: Nick Perretti/Flicker

August 23, 2023

German Self-determination Bill Passes Cabinet

Germany's self-determination bill moves forward. Although this is a significant step for trans rights, the bill still contains some concerning points.

Discrimination against trans women. A protestor holds a sign that says 'trans misogyny is still misogyny'

August 18, 2023

Hungarian Bill Proposed To Prevent Trans Women From Accessing Women’s Pension

Following a slew of attacks on LGBTI rights, Hungarian lawmakers propose a discriminatory bill that would stop trans women from accessing women's pension.

A close up of a black athletes feet as they start a race on a track.

August 14, 2023

What Could the European Court’s Ruling on the Rights of Intersex Athletes Mean for Trans Athletes?

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of Caster Semenya. What could this win for intersex athletes mean for trans athletes?

Picture of a feminist demonstration in Mexico. Image credit: @yorchllavadu

Kyrgyzstan Passes Anti-LGBTI+ ‘Propaganda’ Law

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan proposed and passed an anti-LGBTI+ amendment to the child protection law. This amendment poses serious risk.

A trans flag and 'Protect Trans Health' sign above a crowd. Image credit: Ted Eytan

TGEU on the New Standards of Care 8 for Trans and Gender-Diverse People

What improvements are in the new World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care for Trans and Gender-Diverse People?

Russia Duma members

TGEU Deeply Concerned by Russian Ban of Medical and Legal Transition

Russia passes a ban on legal and medical transition, doubling down on anti-LGBTI stance and leaving the trans community at risk.

TLN meeting participants hold a banner that says, 'Trans rights are human rights'

Ninth TGEU Trans Legal Net Meeting Explores Litigations Strategies To Improve Trans Rights at the EU Level

Legal experts from around met to focus on strategic litigation to improve trans rights. We focused on cases at the EU level.

Waving EU flag

Fortress Europe: Reform to EU Asylum Pact Will Harm Trans Refugees

EU Member States meet in an attempt to push through asylum legislation with disastrous impacts for trans asylum seekers.

A United Nations flag waving.

UN Trans Advocacy Week 2023

UN Trans Advocacy Week is a week for trans advocacy and learning at the UN. It is led by a coalition of trans-led and focused organisations.

Four young people link arms and look down at the camera. A rainbow flat is draped over them.

Rollbacks in Trans-specific Healthcare for Youth

Conversation around essential healthcare for young trans people turned extremely tense. This has led to rollbacks in several countries.

Protesters hold banners saying 'Not your political weapon' and 'Trans joy' - Pic by Thiago Rocha

European Court Slams Hungary Again Over Lack of Legal Gender Recognition

The European Court of Human Rights found Hungary violated a trans man's rights by denying his application for legal gender recognition.