Trans Health Map 2024: As WHO guidelines approach, healthcare for trans people in the EU still hindered by stigma and long delays

White text on pink background, with image on map of Europe: Trans Health Map shows trans people in the EU continue to face stigma, pathologisation and long waiting times when attempting to access healthcare.

White text on pink background, with image on map of Europe: Trans Health Map shows trans people in the EU continue to face stigma, pathologisation and long waiting times when attempting to access healthcare.

October 29, 2024

Trans Health Map 2024: As WHO guidelines approach, healthcare for trans people in the EU still hindered by stigma and long delays

Today, TGEU (Trans Europe and Central Asia) unveils our Trans…

Polish city view

October 18, 2024

Trans People in Prison and the Law: Lessons from W.W. v. Poland

Our Policy team colleagues, Deekshitha Ganesan (Senior Policy Officer) and Richard Köhler (Expert Advisor) have co-authored an insightful article published today in Strasbourg Observers, discussing the landmark case of W.W. v. Poland.

Consensus Statement: Unfinished Business: The EU mandate we need to achieve the end of the HIV epidemic

This Consensus Statement consolidates the key ideas and views shared during ‘Unfinished Business: The EU mandate we need to achieve the 2030 UNAIDS Goals,’ a roundtable discussion held in Brussels earlier this year.

A non-binary person thinking in therapy

December 2, 2023

Health and depathologisation

Learn how we're promoting access to trans-specific healthcare and depathologisation for the transgender community.

'The State of Trans-Specific Healthcare in the EU' cover

September 20, 2023

The State of Trans-specific Healthcare in the EU

This report unpacks the data behind our Trans Health Map 2022. It clarifies the availability and accessibility of trans healthcare in the EU.

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?

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.

Detail of TGEU's Trans Health Map 2022

October 31, 2022

Trans Health Map 2022: The State of Trans Healthcare in the EU

Explore TGEU's first edition of the Trans Health Map. This map tracks the availability and accessibility of trans-specific healthcare in the EU.

statement & call to action

October 20, 2022

Calling For Complete Depathologisation of Trans and Gender-diverse Identities

Come together and support our call for complete depathologisation of trans and gender-diverse identities.

Lithuania - Vilnius old town

October 12, 2022

Lithuania Releases Protocol on Trans-specific Healthcare

The protocol lays down, for the first time, guidelines to be followed by medical professionals when providing trans-specific healthcare.

Barefoot person walking with a barefoot baby, the baby's feet resting on the adult's feet.

September 6, 2021

European Parliament Includes Trans Rights in a Report on Sexual and Reproductive Health

The report on the situation of sexual and reproductive health rights for trans people in the EU was adopted within the framework of women’s health.

Stethoscope

December 7, 2020

Rollbacks in Access to Trans-specific Healthcare in Europe & Central Asia

Read about trans healthcare rights in Europe and Central Asia. Access issues persist in England, Germany, Norway, Ireland, and Kazakhstan. Action needed.