The mission of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) is to facilitate and support the activities of EU Member States and the Schengen associated countries (EU+ countries (1)) in the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). According to its overall aim to promote a correct and effective
implementation of the CEAS and to enable convergence, the EUAA develops common operational standards and indicators, guidelines and practical tools. Among other topics, the EUAA is committed in supporting the EU+ countries in dealing with applicants with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).