Romania’s refusal to recognise trans man’s identity violates fundamental human rights, says top EU legal advisor

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Romanian flag, including coat of arms, flying high against a blue sky

Romania’s refusal to recognise trans man’s identity violates fundamental human rights, says top EU legal advisor

On May 7, the Advocate General Court of Justice of the European Union said that Romania's refusal to recognise changes of forename and legal gender marker acquired in another Member State is contrary to the rights of EU citizens.

10 Years of Trans Rights Mapping in Europe & Central Asia: Decade-long Research Reveals Overall Progress, While UK & Hungary Go Backwards

10 years into our Trans Rights Map in Europe & Central Asia, we look at the trends. Find out how the rankings changed and which areas improved.

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December 2, 2020

Dutch Government Apologises for Forced Sterilisation

Discover Dutch historic turnaround Ministers publicly apologise, scrap 1985 trans law, and offer compensation. TGEU celebrates progress and thanks activists.

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February 18, 2015

Trans EU employment rights & legal gender recognition

Trans people’s difficulty in accessing employment and occupation, as well as problems with keeping a job, is acute across Europe. Only 51% of trans people are in paid employment in comparison with 68% in the general population, found the Fundamental Rights Agency.