20 March 2019 — Fondygender Founded, Ivory Coast / Côte d’Ivoire Founded 20 March 2019, Fondygender is a non-profit, non-denominational, apolitical, non-governmental community organisation in the Lagoons region of Ivory Coast and is focused on trans human rights, specifically fighting…
2019 — Formation of the Independent Trans Networks of Central Africa (RITAC), Cameroon Formed in 2019 by member organisations of the West African Trans Forum (WATF) and other organisations, the Independent Trans Networks of Central Africa (RITAC — Réseau Indépendant…
2019 — Founding of Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center), Uganda The Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center), a transfeminist NGO working for black trans, gender diverse and LBQ rights in Uganda, was founded in 2019, with active implementation of the organisation…
17 February 2018 — Historic Meeting with Trans Members of the Deaf Community and Publication of ‘(Trans)lation?: Experiences of the Deaf Transgender Community in South Africa’ Report, South Africa On 17 February 2018 by Iranti hosted a historic meeting with…
2018 — Study on Trans Rights Published, Tunisia In 2018, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung published a report on trans rights in Tunisia by Dr Habib Nouisser, titled ‘Sex Change in Tunisia: When Law Confiscates Identities.’ According to the study, “the Tunisian judiciary systematically…
2018 — Founding of Refugee Trans Initiative (RTI), Kenya Founded in 2018, Refugee Trans Initiative (RTI) is a trans-led community based organisation that aims to create visibility for trans refugees and the local trans community. The organisation was founded by…
12 December 2017 — Tshepo Ricki Kgositau Wins Case to Change Gender Marker, Botswana In 2017, Batswana trans woman, Tshepo Ricki Kgositau (former Executive Director of Gender DynamiX) won her 2011 case against the Civil and National Registration office in…
25 September 2017 — Founding of Droit A la Différence (DADI), Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast 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…
12 September 2017 — Unity Association Togo Founded, Togo 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,…
June 2017 — Founding of West Africa Trans Forum (WATF), Liberia 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…
8 March 2017 — Founding of Alliance for Dynamics Initiative (ADI), Ghana 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…
2017 — Action Santé Trans* Bénin / ENVOL Association Founded, Benin 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…
Trans Hope informally started in 2017 and two years later, on June 2019 received their registration papers. Prof. Muholi played an important role in the beginning years, encouraging and facilitating group members to meet and work towards forming Trans Hope
August 2016 — Founding of Crème de la Crème House of Fame Foundation (CDLC), Nigeria 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.…
July 2016 — Founding of East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network (EATHAN), East Africa 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…
April 2016 — Synergie / Synergy Trans Benin (STB) Founded, Benin In April 2016, Synergie Trans Benin / Synergy Trans Benin (STB) was established as the first national trans organisation in Benin, intervening for the rights and development of trans…
2016 — Founding of The Fruit Basket (TFB), South Africa The Fruit Basket (TFB), founded in 2016, is a trans- and migrant-led organisation based in Johannesburg South Africa. The organisation was founded by Thomars Shamuyarira, a trans migrant from Zimbabwe.…
2016 — Founding of TransSwati, Eswatini (Swaziland) Founded in 2016 by Pinty Dludlu, TransSwati is a non-profit organisation providing services to the trans and gender non-conforming community. Officially registered in May 2018, TransSwati was born due to the lack of…
October 2015 — State Sued for Refusal to Change Names on Identity Cards, Kenya Five transgender Kenyans sued the State of Kenya in October 2015 for refusing to process the change of names on their national identity cards. The state…
October 2015 — Founding of Wings to Transcend Namibia (WTTN), Namibia Jholerina B. Timbo (Madame Jholerina) founded Wings to Transcend Namibia (WTTN) in October 2015. WTTN is a non-governmental organisation that advocates and lobbies for equity and inclusion of trans people…