Focus Human Rights of LBTIQ+
Strengthening LBTIQ+ communities is an important concern of filia. Lesbian, bisexual, trans-identified, intersex, queer and non-binary people often experience discrimination not only because of their sex ascribed at birth but also because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. filia works to end limited rights, physical threats and lack of visibility for LBTIQ+ people – and to ensure that people can move freely, live safely and express themselves regardless of their gender identity or orientation.
Projects on the Focus “Human Rights for LBTIQ+”
Estonian Trans Alliance – Estonia
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Trans Migrants of Baltic – Baltic States
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Projects in the Focus “Human Rights for LBTIQ+”
Estionian Trans Alliance – Estonia
Strengthening the Rights of Trans People
Eesti Transinimeste Ühing (Estonian Trans Alliance, ETA) is a trans-led NGO established in 2022 to empower and uplift the trans community in Estonia. Their mission is to empower the trans community in Estonia by providing resources, support networks, and accurate information while advocating for legislative and societal change to uphold and advance the rights, dignity, and well-being of trans individuals.
At the heart of their work are monthly peer support groups tailored for trans and nonbinary youth, as well as trans adults over the age of 25. These groups create safer spaces for connection, shared experiences, and mutual support, fostering a sense of community and resilience.
In addition to community empowerment, ETA is dedicated to improving the media representation of trans and nonbinary individuals in Estonia. Over the past two years, they have significantly increased trans visibility through 20+ appearances on major Estonian TV networks and news outlets, promoting understanding and acceptance. They also published a comprehensive media guide for journalists to ensure respectful and accurate coverage of trans topics.
Through advocacy, awareness raising, and community support, ETA is working towards a more inclusive Estonia, where every trans person can live authentically and with dignity.
TraM – Trans Migrants of Baltic – Estonia, Latvia an Lithuania
Psychological Support for Non-binary and Trans Migrants
Since January 2024 TraM – Trans Migrants of Baltic offers psychological support for trans and non-binary migrants in the Baltic States, free of charge. TraM also provides consultations on how to navigate the healthcare system and bureaucracy of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, as well as resources in Russian and English, Ukrainian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian. TraM also runs online and offline open and closed events targeting transgender and non-binary people in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Closed events are aimed at the community and include talks with health professionals. Open events – during International Transgender Day of Visibility – are aimed at the multilingual public to increase awareness and acceptance of trans people within their communities. TraM is aiming at growing their advocacy capacities to make changes in routine health-care processes and to make them more accessible to both Baltic citizens and migrants and refugees fleeing war and political repression in their home countries.
