Equality, non-discrimination and racism

  Sex, sexual orientation and gender

FRA was part of the International Conference of Human Rights LGTBIQA+ ‘Madrid Summit’ on 8 July.

FRA contributed to discussions on best practices regarding legal gender recognition. The discussions dealt with the main challenges and successes in evolving legislation dealing with gender recognition in EU Member States. 

Representatives from the Spanish Ministry of Equality, the European Commission, ILGA Europe, and the Association of Families of Children and Youth Trans (Chrysallis) also contributed to discussions.

The Office of the European Parliament in Spain organised the event. The conference took place in the context of the Pride celebrations in Spain from 1 to 10 July.