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2018 — Founding of Intersex Community of Zimbabwe (ICoZ), Zimbabwe

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In 2018, the Intersex Community of Zimbabwe (ICoZ) was founded by Ronnie Zuze. The organisation was registered in 2021. ICoZ is a developmental intersex-led organisation based in the community that focuses on intersex people in an environment where there is limited appreciation and acknowledgment of the existence of intersex people. ICoZ Trust works to promote …

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25 September 2017 — Founding of Droit A la Différence (DADI), Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast

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Founded on 25 September 2017, Droit A la Différence (DADI) is an NGO fighting against STIs/HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, other pandemics and promoting human rights for trans people in Côte d’Ivoire. Vision From their website: “We believe in a Côte d’Ivoire where in every family, in every business, every institution, every community, every school, on every piece …

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12 September 2017 — Unity Association Togo Founded, Togo

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Founded on 12 September 2017, UNITY Association Togo helps young trans people in Togo by advocating for their psychological and social well-being through cultural events, recreational and educational outings, educational talks, focus groups and assistance with socio-professional integration. UNITY also works towards fighting stigmatisation discrimination and all forms of gender-based violence. The association is based …

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2017 — The Proposal of The Intersex Model Law, South Africa

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The Intersex Model Law, proposed in 2017, was a draft law that the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria put together with the aim of protecting the rights and well-being of intersex individuals. The law was developed in response to historical injustices faced by intersex individuals, therefore crucial for addressing issues such …

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26 July 2017 — Key Watch Ghana Founded, Ghana

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On 26 July 2017, Key Watch Ghana was founded by Lawrence Shone Edem Adjei. Key Watch is registered as an NGO, but not as a trans/intersex/LGBTQIA+ organisation due to legal issues in Ghana about registering organisations that work with gender diversity and sexual orientation. The organisation is an intersex lead and focus organisation that has …

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June 2017 — Founding of West Africa Trans Forum (WATF), Liberia

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West Africa Trans Forum (WATF) was founded in June 2017. It is a network of trans people and/or groups from West Africa led by trans, intersex and non-conforming people whose work requires a strong movement both nationally and regionally because they face a great threat in issues of violations and discrimination. Their membership currently includes 18 member association organisations. …

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23 April 2017 — Fourth International Intersex Forum

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The Fourth International Intersex Forum was held between the 20th and 23rd of April 2017 in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. It was the largest intersex human rights meeting up to that date, with 40 representatives across all regions, including Africa. Intersex human rights issues such as infanticide, intersex genital mutilation and other harmful medical practices, lack …

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8 March 2017 — Founding of Alliance for Dynamics Initiative (ADI), Ghana

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Founded on 8 March 2017, the Alliance for Dynamics Initiative (ADI), is a trans-specific NGO which addresses the needs of trans persons in Ghana. ADI is a member organisation of AFED, the Alliance for Equality and Diversity. Vision A Ghana where trans persons have equal rights, free from stigmatisation and discrimination and regarded as human beings. …

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2017 — Trans Support Organisation (TSO) Founded, Kenya

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Trans Support (TSO) was formed as a community-based organisation (CBO) in 2017 by a group of three transgender, intersex, and gender-non-conforming (ITGNC) individuals from Western Kenya who met during the Human Rights and Advocacy Programme by ASTRAEA Lesbian Foundation for Justice through the NYARWEK Network (Nyanza Rift Valley and Western Kenya Network). TSO was founded …

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2017 — Trans and Intersex Rising Zimbabwe (TIRZ) Founded, Zimbabwe

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Trans and Intersex Rising Zimbabwe (TIRZ) was founded in 2017 by Q Bee Chihera Meki and Tinoashira Chukuni. TIRZ was registered on 4 May 2021. Vision TIRZ envisions a Zimbabwean society that treats trans-diverse and intersex people equally, and empowers trans and intersex persons to live to their full potential. Mission Fulfilling this vision through …

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2017 — ENVOL Association (Action Santé Trans* Bénin) Founded, Benin

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Action Santé Trans* Bénin (ENVOL) is a human rights organisation founded in 2017 in Benin. It was officially registered in 2019. ENVOL is committed to creating an enabling environment for the health and well-being of discriminated against and marginalised trans people in order to fight for the respect of their human rights through the organisation’s …

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August 2016 — Founding of Crème de la Crème House of Fame Foundation (CDLC), Nigeria

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In August 2015, Crème de la Crème (CDLC), focusing on trans and non-binary rights, was founded in Nigeria. CDLC was registered on 18 September 2018. The organisation was founded by Ejiogu Franklin Chigozie, a non-binary person who led other trans persons to formulate the vision of the organisation. Background CDLC started as an in-house group …

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2016 — Founding of Intersex Advocate Trust Zimbabwe (IAZ), Zimbabwe

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Intersex Advocate Trust Zimbabwe (IAZ) was founded in 2016 and registered in 2020. IAZ envisions an inclusive society where there is non-discrimination and there is equal treatment of everybody and rights of intersex persons are upheld with unity, dignity and respect. Goal To advocate for a Zimbabwean society that upholds the human rights of intersex …

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July 2016 — Founding of East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN), East Africa

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In July 2016, The East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN) was formed by founding member Barbra Wangare in Kenya as a network of trans-diverse activists and organisations in East Africa working to improve the livelihoods of gender-diverse persons in East Africa. Member organisations represent 34 activist and trans community organisations across Burundi, Kenya, …

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2016 — Publication of “Ending Pathological Practices Against Trans and Intersex Bodies in Africa”

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In 2016, South Africa’s Iranti, as well as the Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE), Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN), Stop Trans Pathologization 2012 (STP) team, and Transgender Europe (TGEU), hosted a workshop to share knowledge and learning and to form advocacy strategies against the pathologisation of trans and intersex people in Africa based on …

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April 2016 — Synergie Trans Benin Founded, Benin

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In April 2016, Synergie Trans Benin (Synergy Trans Benin) was established as the first national trans organisation in Benin, intervening for the rights and development of trans people in the country. They are campaigning to increase the visibility of the needs and realities experienced in Black communities of French-Africa (Francophone Africa). The Executive Director is …

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