By Tanaka Musa Dating can be complicated. It’s even more complicated when one is transgender. Much of society continues to harbour resentment towards trans people as they refuse to acknowledge the validity of their gender. […]
By Munesu Most times, I love the darkness. Other times, I crave the pain. I love the feeling of bullets piercing through me As I stand in the cold rain. Lying over red-hot coals. […]
By Bofelo Sparks Thapelo Matshameko, 25, is a trans woman from Botswana. Two years ago, she was attacked at a popular night club in Gaborone. She says her life is in danger because of transphobia. […]
Even though you look down upon me for following my happiness I am still elevating in my truth and reaching for greatness. Maneesh RC Transman United States
By Bofelo Sparks Members of Rainbow Identity Association (RIA) in Botswana are embarkingon one-on-one meetings with members of Parliament and councillors, withthe aim of unpacking their “Hands off our genitals” campaign. The campaign aims to […]
Being a transgender person in an African society has its (un)fair share of challenges. These are often a result of society’s cultural values which tend to suppress the visibility of the trans community. Thriving in […]
Even though people want to control what my body looks like I am still making my own decisions and going in my own direction. Name: R. Non binary. Country: Netherlands
Today 20th November is Trans Day of Remembrance TDOR, it is an important reminder of the violence our community faces each day owing to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. On this day, with love, we honour and remember all the […]
