Unemployment is not just an economic issue; it is a dignity issue.

Across Uganda, trans women and gender-diverse youth are locked out of employment not because they lack talent or ambition, but because discrimination, unsafe workplaces, and exclusionary policies deny them opportunity. The result is poverty, mental health strain, and increased vulnerability to violence and health risks.

This policy brief examines the employment crisis facing TGD youth. It proposes practical, achievable solutions from inclusive vocational training and startup funds to legal protections and digital work pathways to unlock economic participation and resilience.

Read the full policy brief here: