Transgender Europe Operating Grant 2020

2026-07-22

This grant supports a stronger and more sustainable European trans network that strengthens the trans community, and promotes diversity, non-discrimination, and gender equality in Europe. Objectives: - An empowered, skilled and well-resourced trans community engages for equality; - Stable operational structures and resources support reaching ambitious goals; - EU and national-level stakeholders have knowledge and tools at hand to respond to discrimination of trans people, and improve legal protection and recognition; - TGEU’s work is rooted in diverse trans communities; - Other movements, allies and the wider public is aware of discrimination trans people face. Expected results - Trans rights’ activists gain skills and knowledge to become part of a sustainable European civil society; - Key stakeholders and the wider public have increased awareness about the extent and the underlying causes of inequality experienced by trans people; - Decision-makers are critically aware of a trans mental health diagnosis as root-cause of discrimination, inequality and violation of fundamental rights and - TGEU´s resources will be more accessible to local trans activists. Activities - Strengthen capacities of trans communities; - Advocate for better discrimination protection, improved legal recognition and depathologisation; - Campaign for trans equality; - Convene the European trans community; - Develop TGEU’s Strategy; - Evaluate and assess legislation. Type and number of persons benefiting from the activities - Community Leaders (100) - LGBT people (735) - EU/national policy-makers (55) - NGOs (105) - Practitioners, lawyers, equality experts (35) - General public (15000) Type and number of deliverables to be produced - 14 Documents/publications - 24 advocacy meetings - 4 Training - 24 Mutual learning events - 5 Campaigns - 15 speeches/ presentations - 6 Newsletters - 20 Articles - 1 Video - 20 (Press) statements - 400 Social media posts

Germany

2026-02-15