Dreaming of change: trans activists unite in Geneva

In June 2025, over 15 activists gathered in Geneva for Trans Advocacy Week, held alongside the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council. Trans and gender diverse activists came from Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Central Asia.

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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.

At the 59th Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Adela Petrova delivered a statement on behalf of 15 trans and gender diverse activists from the Global South and East.

Trans Advocacy Week is a vital initiative at a time when trans people are often talked about but rarely listened to.

Amanita Calderón-Cifuentes, TGEU's HIV Research and Advocacy Officer, was elected to be the NGO delegate for Europe at the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB).

TGEU welcomes Graeme Reid's appointment as the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

Over 1117 civil society organisations from 134 States call for the renewal of the UN Independent Expert on SOGI's mandate.

Learn more about the 6th UN Trans Advocacy Week (TAW) 2022, focussing on 'Gender Justice, Peace, and Security.'

This Trans Advocacy Week at the UN saw a significant increase in diplomatic missions engaging with issues relating to trans rights.

In a historic first, 27 States called on the UN Human Rights Council to urgently protect the human rights of trans people, especially trans women.

Learn about IE SOGI report ‘The Law of Inclusion’, an important step forward for trans rights globally. Read and watch Trans Advocacy Week 2021 support statement.