200 trans activists gather in Ljubljana amid growing political backlash against trans rights

Around 200 trans activists from across Europe and Central Asia will gather in Ljubljana this week for the 10th TGEU European and Central Asian Trans Council, taking place from 11–13 September.

In June 2026, the UN Trans Advocacy Week (TAW) 2026 brought trans and gender diverse activists from across the world to Geneva to connect their local struggles with the international human rights system.

Our latest report aims to empower trans communities to better understand and claim their fundamental rights. It also helps legal professionals, equality bodies, and policymakers to understand their legal obligations to ensure equal protection.

The two-day training in July 2026 aimed to strengthen participants' knowledge and practical skills in strategic litigation and the use of international human rights mechanisms.

TGEU was proud to contribute to the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, to help shape global conversations on the future of HIV prevention and the health of trans communities. 

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TGEU is pleased to announce the five trans-led organisations selected for the 2026 Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) initiative under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.

Trans Advocacy Week is a vital initiative at a time when trans people are often talked about but rarely listened to. Each year, from June to July, a coalition of civil society organisations supports trans activists in amplifying their voices in the UN, one of the world’s most influential human rights spaces. Since 2017, more than 60 trans and gender diverse activists have engaged with the UN in Geneva during Trans Advocacy Week.

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The Romanian state must issue Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi a new birth certificate reflecting the identity already recognised in the United Kingdom, before Brexit. The ruling in favour of the trans man with dual citizenship is now final.

The 10th TGEU European and Central Asian Trans Council, taking place from 10–13 September, 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, co-hosted by our members Legebitra and TransAkcija. Every two years, this landmark gathering brings together around 200 trans activists from across Europe and Central Asia to shape the direction of trans politics in the region while celebrating the strength, resilience, and diversity of our communities.

Trans human rights defender Defne Güzel, a founding member and Chairperson of the May 17 Association, is facing a criminal case in Türkiye for allegedly violating the law on associations.