Joint statement: Kazakhstan must withdraw its plans to adopt anti-LGBTI laws

On 2 September 2025, six human rights organisations expressed deep concern over recent developments in Kazakhstan, where authorities have announced further steps toward drafting and adopting legislation to ban the dissemination of LGBTI-related content. 

On 10 July 2025, eight equality organisations sent letters to the European Commission and to business leaders calling on European companies to resist pushback against diversity and inclusion in employment.

The UN Human Rights Council once again reminds all States of their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of LGBTI and gender diverse people.

Together with many organisations and individuals committed to gender equality, human rights, and social justice, welcome the latest report from UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, which emphasises the right of all people to participate in sports, including trans, gender diverse, and intersex people.

TGEU is deeply concerned about the recent anti-LGBTI propaganda law passed by the Bulgarian Parliament, which bans references to LGBTI identities and people in schools and educational institutions.

The human rights situation in Uzbekistan is getting worse, especially for LGBTI people. There are still laws against "sodomy", human rights initiatives are restricted and the mistreatment and torture of gay, bisexual, and trans people continues without consequences.

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.

What's in the Council of Europe's recommendations on LGBTI people published by their expert body against racism and intolerance?

TGEU is strongly concerned about the Serbian president’s statement withdrawing previous governmental support to EuroPride.

TGEU welcomes resolution that describes intersectional discrimination faced by racialised women in the EU, including trans women.