PDF - Human Rights and Gender Identity and Expression (2025)

Ensuring the human rights of trans people remains a pressing challenge in Europe, as discrimination and setbacks persist despite legal advances

Despite legal progress, trans people across Europe still face high levels of discrimination, violence, and insecurity, with legal recognition remaining inconsistent and, in some cases, regressing. This situation is worsened by the rise of anti-gender narratives, which threaten human rights and disproportionately harm trans individuals. In response, the Commissioner has issued an updated Issue Paper on human rights and gender identity, emphasising the need to combat harmful narratives, reaffirm trans people’s dignity and equality, and provide guidance to address ongoing challenges and ensure their full enjoyment of human rights.