Joint Statement: Building an Inclusive European Union of Equality

We, the undersigned equality and anti-discrimination organisations, call on the European Union’s leaders and European Institutions to ensure equality, anti-racism, and fundamental rights are a priority during the next legislative mandate. 

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

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

Explore our work to end anti-trans discrimination and advocate for legal protection for the transgender community in Europe and Central Asia.

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.

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

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

A community-informed, inclusive guide for journalists, editors & content creators on how to respectfully and ethically report on trans people and issues.

TGEU-ov novi Vodič za medije o trans temama pruža savjete o tome kako prenositi priče o trans i nebinarnim osobama, na etičan način i s poštovanjem.