26 July 2024 — Founding of Direitos Humanos Intersexual Angola (DHIA), Angola Founded on 26 July 2024 by Boomer Mateus, Luis Mário Seteco and Jéssica Sanga, Direitos Humanos Intersexual Angola (DHIA) works to make a meaningful difference in the lives…
2024 — Création d’EkiT, Maurice / EkiT Founded, Mauritius Fondée à Maurice en 2024 par Hana Telvave et d’autres personnes, EkiT œuvre principalement auprès des personnes transgenres et non binaires (TGNC) à Maurice, tout en collaborant avec la communauté LGBTQIA+…
27 February 2024 — Trans & Intersex History Africa Delivers Presentation on Trans & Intersex African Movements to the Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa (PATHSA), South Africa On 27 February 2024, Trans & Intersex History Africa (TIHA)’s co-founder,…
2023 — Yaya M Voices Founded, South Africa Founded in South Africa in 2023 by Ayanda (Yaya) Mqakayi, Yaya M Voices works primarily with intersex people, LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, artists, activists, and communities impacted by silence, stigma, and bodily…
1 August 2022 — Publication of Trans Memoir, “Twee Lewens” by Elise Bishop, South Africa Published on 1 August 2022, Elise Bishop’s “Twee Lewens” (Two Lives) became the fourth trans memoir to be published in South Africa, after “Always Anastacia:…
26 July 2022 — Recognition and Protection of Intersex Children Under the Kenyan ‘Children Act of 2022’, Kenya Voted into Kenyan law on the 26th of July 2022, section 21 of The Children Act, 2022 legally recognises intersex children, ensuring…
2022 — Founding of Trans Arrivals Kenya (TAK), Kenya Trans Arrivals Kenya (TAK) was founded in 2022. TAK supports trans migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Kenya. Vision A safe and inclusive society where all trans refugees live with dignity,…
Janvier 2022 —Création de Féministes Dynamiques Trans-Actions+, Bénin / January 2022 — Founding of Dynamic Feminists Trans-Actions+, Benin Fondée en janvier 2022, Féministes Dynamiques Trans-Actions+, anciennement connu sous le nom de Féministes Dynamiques Trans-Actions LBQ+ (FDTA-LBQ+) avant 2026, est une…
March 2021 — Drag Night Namibia Founded, Namibia Founded in Namibia in March 2021 by Miss Mavis Dash, Gigi Has Arrived and Mo’Nick Critique, Drag Night Namibia is an LGBTQI+ arts and community organisation that uses drag, performance, music, fashion, and…
March 2021 — Founding of Trans Guardians Alliance (TGA), South Africa Founded in March 2021 by a trans man, Donwell Mpofu, Trans Guardians Alliance (TGA) is a South African organisation working with LGBTQIA+ migrants and asylum seekers, with a particular…
March 2021 — Founding of Botswana Trans Initiative (BTI), Botswana Founded in March 2021 by co-founder Mogomotsi Nelly Thobega and Sputla Mogorosi, Botswana Trans Initiative (BTI) began its journey in as a small, grassroots support group for transgender and gender-diverse…
6 October 2020 — Founding of Professional Association for Transgender Health South Africa (PATHSA), South Africa Founded on 6 October 2020, the Professional Association for Transgender Health (PATHSA) is an interdisciplinary association for South African health professionals dedicated to promoting…
1 August 2020 — Uganda Minority Shelters Consortium (UMSC) Founded, Uganda Founded in Kampala, Uganda as a grassroots coalition by John Grace and others on the 1st of August 2020, Uganda Minority Shelters Consortium (UMSC) specifically prioritises and centres trans…
March 2020 — First Live Broadcast of The Victor Mukasa Show, Uganda In March 2020, The Victor Mukasa Show was broadcast live for the first time. Ugandan trans and LGBTI activist, Victor Mukasa envisioned the show as a space that…
2020 — Création du Groupe Inter-Désir (GIDE), République démocratique du Congo / Founding of Groupe Inter-Désir (GIDE), Democratic Republic of Congo Créée dans 2020, Groupe Inter-Désir (GIDE) est une association à but non lucratif et apolitique, sans distinction de race,…
October 2019 — Founding of Intersexions.org, Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland Founded in October 2019 by Lungile Peaceworth Maquba, Intersexions.org is an intersex rights organisation based in Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland (eSwatini). The focus of their work is advocacy,…
31 March 2019 — Fundação do Movimento Eu Sou Trans Angola (M.E.S.T.A.) / Founding of I Am Trans Movement Angola Fundado em 31 de março de 2019 por Imanni Da Silva, o Movimento Eu Sou Trans Angola (M.E.S.T.A.) é uma organização…
2019 — Formation des Réseaux Transnationaux Indépendants d’Afrique Centrale (RITAC), Cameroun / Formation of the Independent Trans Networks of Central Africa (RITAC), Cameroon Créé en 2019 par des organisations membres du Forum Trans d’Afrique de l’Ouest (WATF) et d’autres organisations,…
2 May 2018 — Founding of Intersex Society of Zambia (ISSZ), Zambia Founded by Mphatso Sakala, Intersex Society Zambia (ISSZ) is an intersex-led not-for-profit non-governmental organisation founded on 2nd May 2018. It ISSZ started its operations on 1st April 2019…
22 March — August 2018: First Exhibition of Work By and About Trans Sex Workers in a National African Gallery — InterseXion Exhibition, Iziko National Gallery, South Africa Robert Hamblin, in collaboration with Leigh Davids and members of SistaazHood, held…
