Europaen Transgender Council 2008

The Council welcomes all people, defining themselves as trans*, and aligned LGBTIQ activists, friends, and spouses. We hope to attract a diverse crowd coming form all over Europe and beyond.

The program will consist of plenary sessions, workshops, get together, a party, an art exhibition and much more. One of the highlights will be the first presentation to a wider public of the findings of the study on living situation of trans*people in the European Union, which was conducted by ILGA, Press for Change and Transgender Europe in 2007.
Moreover there will be a debate about the aims and concept of TransGender Europe, the most comprehensive European-wide network of trans*organizations and individuals, that was found only one year ago as a result of the first council in Vienna.
We will formulate our demands and scrutinize together with politicians of the European parliament the human rights situation of trans*people.
Core piece of the council is the workshop block on capacity building, where that there will be plenty of opportunities to obtain skills for daily trans* activism, exchange best practices, start new and obtain older contacts and networks.
Last but not least, the local trans*scene and allies are eager to show its guests the fresh and exciting night life with a big party and an art exhibition.