The lives of LGBT people in Turkmenistan, the most closed-off country in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

One of the two post-Soviet countries where "sodomy" is criminalised, Turkmenistan is the most closed-off authoritarian and repressive country in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

TGEU is looking for a Consultant to support the development and drafting of our Strategic Plan from March to November 2024. This position is remote, however it will include some travel. 

TGEU is looking for an Operations Director from May 2024. Apply by 16 March 2024.

TGEU welcomes the European Parliament’s resolution on Central Asia published on January 17, 2024. The resolution mentions the need to revise the EU Central Asia Strategy adopted in 2019.

TGEU is seeking to contract a 40% (16h/week) Research Consultant to support our Research Officer with several research projects in 2024.

TGEU launched our 2023 progress report on the EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025 and its key action items for trans people.

Check to see how your country's gender recognition laws are. This checklist specifically helps you check human rights principals.

Russia's Supreme Court rules the "international LGBT movement" as an "extremist organisation". What can you do to help?

On 30 November 2023, the Russian Supreme Court recognised the “international LGBT Movement” as “extremist”. TGEU expresses its solidarity with trans and LGB people in Russia and calls for international support.

Kyrgyzstan moves to adopt a law on “foreign representatives”. This bill targets non-profit organisations, and poses a serious threat to democracy and human rights.

Todos os anos, a 20 de Novembro, pessoas trans e de género diverso se reúnem como comunidade para fazer luto aus nosses parentes perdides.

Cada año, el 20 de noviembre, las personas trans y de género diverso nos reunimos como comunidad para llorar la pérdida de nuestros hermanos.