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6 Non-Binary and Transgender Trailblazers from Southern Africa

Across Southern Africa, transgender trailblazers are stepping into leadership, visibility, and advocacy. Here are six you need to know!

Mandy Jovial Swali, a transgender refugee from Uganda living in South Africa, shares her harrowing journey to becoming her authentic self.

Trans mental health is rarely talked about. In this personal essay, Namibian activist Ziggy Porsche #Eixas shares their mental health journey.

Phio Kenosi reflects on his journey with faith as a trans individual and the deep trauma inflicted by the church in Botswana.

Amid the rising vilification of trans individuals and identities, Cassandra Roxburgh reflects on holding onto hope in uncertain and times.

We’re often told that visibility is essential for change. But for the trans community, visibility often leads to heightened vulnerability.

Phio Kenosi’s story exposes the reality of accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana, battling both bureaucracy and discrimination.

Father Martin Kalimbe from Blantyre is a bold and unwavering advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Malawi’s religious landscape.

Trump’s foreign aid freeze leaves South Africa’s trans community without access to lifesaving healthcare, leaving thousands in crisis.

Leese, a transgender woman, left home following her dreams—but had to survive rejection and violence before building a thriving career.