New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
New French medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
A Stage for Change: Drag Night Namibia’s Deyonce is Redefining Trans Visibility
Drag Night Namibia has introduced its first transgender performer, who proudly celebrates her African heritage, diversity, and advocacy.
Pulling Back the Veil on the Anti-Gender Movement in South Africa
The anti-gender movement seeks to roll back progress in gender and LGBTQ+ rights. Here are two key players in South Africa and their tactics.
Trans Man & Passionate Refugee Advocate: The Story of Thomars Shamuyarira
Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.
South Africa and the Transgender Bathroom Debate: A Media-Manufactured Crisis?
The disproportionate and sensationalised focus on transgender bathroom access reveals a deeper societal discomfort with transgender identity.
Chrystal and Electra’s Journey of Resilience and Hope
Being a transgender woman in Malawi presents a unique set of challenges, including legal discrimination, social stigma and family rejection.
Thelma’s Triumph – A Trans Woman’s Path to Recovery
Despite the challenges faced by trans women in Zimbabwe, and a struggle with addiction, Thelma has found community and purpose through sport.
Trans Women in Zimbabwe Defying Economic Exclusion
While trans women in Zimbabwe face discrimination in many areas of life, Haylie and Queen have found economic empowerment on their own terms.
Redefining Home and Belonging As a Non-Binary Person in Malawi
Living in Malawi as a non-binary person can often be challenging, with constant reminders of not fitting into society’s binary expectations.
Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.