{"id":7290,"date":"2021-01-13T15:06:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T13:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=7290"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:14:12","slug":"2021-founding-of-living-free-initiative-for-health-development-and-rights-awareness-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/2021-founding-of-living-free-initiative-for-health-development-and-rights-awareness-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 \u2014 Founding of Living Free Initiative for Health Development and Rights Awareness, Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 \u2014 Founding of Living Free Initiative for Health Development and Rights Awareness, Nigeria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in Nigeria in 2021 by Mx Cookie and Anthony Adole, Living Free Initiative for Health Development and Rights Awareness (Living Free Initiative) is a feminist, trans-led organisation that provides services for trans, intersex and non-binary people in the form of advocacy, legal awareness and digital campaigns. The organisation was registered in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451-150x92.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451-768x472.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3451-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A just and inclusive society where trans, queer, and gender-diverse people live freely, with full bodily autonomy, dignity, and equal access to rights, resources, and opportunities free from violence, discrimination, and systemic oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To advance gender justice and human rights through feminist, trans-led, and community-driven approaches that provide protection, amplify voices, and build the leadership of marginalised communities. Living Free Initiative works to dismantle oppressive systems by strengthening access to justice, health, and safe spaces for trans and LGBTQ+ individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3452-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advance Gender Justice and Bodily Autonomy<\/strong> \u2014 Promote the rights of trans and gender-diverse people to make informed decisions about their bodies, health, and identities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen Community Protection Systems<\/strong> \u2014 Improve access to legal, psychosocial, and safety support for individuals facing violence and discrimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Feminist Leadership and Collective Power<\/strong> \u2014 Support trans and queer individuals to lead advocacy, storytelling, and community initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shift Harmful Norms and Narratives<\/strong> \u2014 Challenge patriarchy, stigma, and anti-gender movements through advocacy and public engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase access to <strong>paralegal and psychosocial support services<\/strong> for trans and LGBTQ+ individuals facing rights violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver <strong>capacity-building programmes<\/strong> on GBV, SRHR, and safety strategies using feminist and rights-based approaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and sustain <strong>safe spaces and learning hubs<\/strong> that centre healing, leadership, and peer support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen <strong>community-led advocacy<\/strong> to influence policies and improve protection mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build partnerships with <strong>human rights institutions and service providers<\/strong> to expand inclusive support systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document and amplify <strong>lived experiences and stories<\/strong> ethically to influence change and visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1560\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_3453-9x12.jpeg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:livingfreeforever24@gmail.com\">livingfreeforever24@gmail.com<\/a> <br>+2348169829169<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/livin_gfreeinitiative\/\">Instagram<\/a><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 \u2014 Founding of Living Free Initiative for Health Development and Rights Awareness, Nigeria Founded in Nigeria in 2021 by Mx Cookie and Anthony Adole, Living Free Initiative for Health Development and Rights Awareness (Living Free Initiative) is a feminist, trans-led organisation that provides services for trans, intersex and non-binary people in the form of 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