European Court of Human Rights rules against Russia: Trans parent’s foster-care termination violates family rights

In a judgement published yesterday, the European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated the right to private and family life of a trans man and his two foster children by terminating the foster care agreement on grounds of the man’s transition. 

The European Parliament adopted a historic resolution strengthening the rights of families of LGBTI persons this week.

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.

Our comments on the case of a Russian trans man whose two foster children were removed from his home on account of his gender identity and transition.

The ECHR found that Russian courts did not sufficiently consider the best interest of the child when preventing a trans woman from having contact with her children.

Explore TGEU's report 'Stuck on the Swing,' revealing barriers faced by trans parents and families in the EU.