Founded in 2017, the West African Trans Forum (WATF), based in Liberia, is an association of trans organisations from across West Africa. Their membership currently includes 18 member association organisations. WATF aims to combat violence, stigma and discrimination against trans people in West Africa through regional advocacy and awareness raising. Their aim is also to enhance the capacity of trans-led organisations in the region through capacity building initiatives.

The West African Trans Forum and its members were instrumental in the formation of RITAC, the Independent Trans Network of Central Africa (Réseau Indépendant des Trans d’Afrique Centrale), in 2019. WATF and RITAC are implementing partners in a number of projects regarding trans rights in West and Central Africa.

Mission

The mission of this Forum is to

  • combat violence, stigma and discrimination against trans people in West Africa through regional advocacy and awareness raising;
  • ensure the provision of specific health and HIV treatment services through sensitisation of health providers and key state and non-state actors;
  • to enhance the capacity of individuals and organisations through capacity building initiatives.

Strategic Objectives

  • Support the creation of new trans organisations and strengthen the capacity of existing and new member organisations
  • Strengthen the capacity of health care providers in the region to offer trans-specfic health and HIV services
  • Conduct local, regional and international advocacy with member organisations to improve understanding of the rights and needs of trans people in West Africa
  • Create and maintain research and documentation on trans people in West Africa.

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