Transgender Awareness Week 2024 Uganda: Advocating for Trans Rights and Inclusion

Transgender Awareness Week 2024 is here, a time dedicated to honouring and amplifying the voices of trans people in Uganda and beyond. This week, we raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by transgender people, including barriers in healthcare, restrictive laws, and social discrimination, all of which limit access to essential services and support.

Our 2022 mapping report on supportive SRH and HIV/AIDS services, laws and policies revealed urgent healthcare gaps in Uganda. Only 0.9% of health facilities offer trans-supportive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and HIV/AIDS services. Consequently, transgender people often face inadequate care. Stigma, along with a lack of trained personnel, compounds these issues, denying transgender people the support they deserve. 🏥💔

Legal Obstacles for Transgender People in Uganda

In addition, the legal landscape creates further obstacles. Laws such as the Penal Code Act and the Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalize aspects of gender identity and sexual orientation, driving discrimination and excluding transgender people from many facets of public life. These laws, often misapplied, foster an environment where exclusion and abuse thrive instead of justice and equality.

Support Transgender Awareness Week: Join TNU in Advocacy

At Tranz Network Uganda (TNU), we are dedicated to advocacy, reform, and steadfast support for transgender rights. Above all, we envision a Uganda where transgender people live free from discrimination. This Trans Awareness Week, join us in standing for equality, dignity, and justice. Together, we can create a future where every transgender person lives with respect and pride. 🫶

What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Transgender Awareness Week is an important time for transgender people and allies to come together, share stories, and deepen public understanding. Throughout the week, we amplify voices to highlight the challenges faced by transgender people and work to build a safer, more inclusive society. This week builds empathy, educates others, and challenges prejudice and violence affecting transgender lives. Join us in honouring our community and advocating for dignity and equality.

Learn more about Transgender Awareness Week.