Bundesverband Trans

The Bundesverband Trans* e.V. (BVT*) is a comprehensive association of individuals, groups, clubs, associations, and initiatives that advocate for the rights and well-being of trans* and non-binary individuals at regional, state, and federal levels.

• Training and Workshops: The BVT* regularly offers training, workshops, and professional events to spread and promote knowledge and awareness about gender diversity.
• Community Events: The organization hosts various community events to create and strengthen a supportive community for trans* individuals.
• Political and Legal Initiatives: The BVT* actively engages in the political and legal landscape to influence laws and policies that affect the lives of trans* individuals[2][3][4].

The main mission of the BVT* is to advocate for gender self-determination and diversity. The organization stands for human rights in terms of respect, recognition, equality, social participation, and health of trans* individuals. Core values include the preservation of autonomy, acceptance of diversity within the Trans* community, and respectful collaboration[2][3].

• Legal Reforms: The BVT* calls for the abolition of the existing Transsexual Law and its replacement with a self-determination law that allows for changes to name and gender entries based on self-disclosure[2][3][4].
• Healthcare: The organization strives to secure and improve healthcare for trans* individuals, including access to medical measures without additional examinations[2][3].
• Anti-Discrimination and Protection: The BVT* advocates for the expansion of anti-discrimination laws and protection against hate crimes. It also calls for the de-psychopathologization and de-stigmatization of trans* individuals[2][3].
• Human Rights for Refugees: The organization fights for the recognition and protection of the human rights of queer refugees and full access to medical measures during the recognition and asylum process[2][3].
• Support for Self-Help Groups: The BVT* supports the work of self-help groups, networks, and associations that advocate for gender self-determination and diversity[2][3].

The Bundesverband Trans* e.V. is a central actor in the fight for the rights and well-being of trans* individuals in Germany, with a clear focus on self-determination, equality, and social participation.

• 1 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/52660-bundesverband-trans-e-v
• 2 - https://www.bundesverband-trans.de/ueber-uns/unser-leitbild/
• 3 - https://www.bundesverband-trans.de
• 4 - https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/227124/e11b08f7e1518fa6d643bd2c539316b5/bvt-bundesverband-trans-e-v--data.pdf
• 5 - https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/113498-bundesverband-trans-fuer-geschlechtliche-selbstbestimmung-und-vielfalt