Transgender Day of Visibility 2025: A Call for Action in Uganda
Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) 2025, we honour the strength, resilience, and courage of trans persons worldwide. In Uganda, where the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) and other repressive laws continue to endanger trans lives, visibility is more than just recognition—it is an act of resistance.
The Reality for Trans Persons in Uganda
Across the world, trans and gender-diverse persons face systemic discrimination, but in Uganda, the situation has become even more dire. Criminalization, violence, and restricted access to healthcare and social services have left many in a state of crisis. As international funding shifts and donor support becomes uncertain, the very programs that sustain trans communities are under threat.
TNU’s Groundbreaking Research and Advocacy Efforts
In response to these growing challenges, Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) has launched a comprehensive quantitative ethnography study to:
✅ Document the lived realities of trans persons in Uganda.
✅ Map available resources and identify service gaps.
✅ Lay the foundation for trans rights advocacy, security awareness, and mental health support.
This research will be instrumental in ensuring that trans-specific programs are designed to meet the community’s actual needs and advocate for sustainable policy changes.
Why Visibility Matters More Than Ever
While TDOV is celebrating trans people, it’s also a call to action. As laws and policies are constantly threatening trans lives in Uganda, we need more advocacy, mobilization, and solidarity than ever before. We must continue the fight for dignity, equality, and safety, not just today but every day.
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