How Being Pathologised Impacts our Lives – Trans Activists Talk to EU Institutions

Group photo of the seven activists who met with representatives of the European Commission and members of the European Parliament.

Group photo of the seven activists who met with representatives of the European Commission and members of the European Parliament.

January 30, 2018

How Being Pathologised Impacts our Lives – Trans Activists Talk to EU Institutions

7 activists share insights on advocating for trans rights during a study visit to EU institutions. Watch their experiences and learn about their impactful work.

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January 30, 2018

Key Policy Principles From ‘Oppression Squared: D/Deaf and Disabled Trans Experiences in Europe’

Download 'Oppression Squared', presenting the findings from our expert meeting of D/deaf and disabled trans & queer activists. Watch the webinar launch!

Nils Muiznieks addressing the participants of the 6th European Transgender Council

January 25, 2018

TGEU Thanks Nils Muižnieks, Outgoing Coe Commissioner for Human Rights

TGEU thanks outgoing Commissioner for Human Rights of the CoE Nils Muižnieks and congratulates Dunja Mijatovic on her election as the new Commissioner.

January 9, 2018

UK: Court of Appeal Overturns Decision Denying Trans Parent Contact With Children

Manchester's Court of Appeal reversed a decision denying a trans woman contact with her children, citing potential hostile reactions to her gender identity.

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January 8, 2018

German Constitutional Court Strenghtens Right of a Trans Child in Custody Case

Read about German Constitutional Court decision supporting the trans female identity of a child.

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December 15, 2017

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers Campaign

Download and share our campaign materials for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

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November 21, 2017

Third Gender Marker Options in Europe and Beyond

Unspecified/third gender marker option is an important issue for many people in trans and intersex communities. Explore which countries introduced it and how.

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November 16, 2017

WPATH 2017 Identity Recognition Statement

WPATH advocates gender recognition rights for all, opposing barriers to legal status change. Transparent, accessible procedures affirm self-determination and protect privacy.

November 13, 2017

Transgender Day Of Remembrance (TDoR)

Join our campaign to raise awareness about the Trans Day of Remembrance and explore our new website in 13 languages with resources for event organisers.

Text 'Joint statement - German Constitutional Court demands a new regulation of sex registrationalong' and the quote 'This ground-breaking judgement is a beacon of hope for anyone outside the norms of sex and gender in Germany and Europe', along with the logos of OII Europe, OII Germany, Bundesvereinigung Trans*, and TGEU

statement & call to action

November 8, 2017

Joint Statement: Civil Society Welcomes Ground-Breaking German Constitutional Court Demand for a New Regulation of Sex Registration

With a ground-breaking decision, the German Constitutional Court suggests to either introduce a third gender option or to completely waive the registration.

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statement & call to action

October 21, 2017

Statement on the International Day of Action for Trans Depathologization 2017

On the International Day of Action for Trans Depathologization we focus on the process of revision and reform of the tenth version of ICD, due for next year.

Text 'October 3, 2017 - Mass detention of Azeri LGBTI people– the LGBTI community urgently needs your support' on a rainbow flag background

statement & call to action

October 17, 2017

Mass Detention of Azeri LGBTI People – The LGBTI Community Urgently Needs Your Support

Read the civil society statement calling on international institutions to intervene on the tragic situation of LGBTI people in Azerbaijan.