TRANS YOUTH INITIATIVE – UGANDA AT THE 15TH AWID INTERNATIONAL FORUM IN BANGKOK!

The 15th AWID International Forum is here, and this year’s theme, Rising Together, sets the stage for bold conversations, transformative connections, and renewed energy to challenge oppression and inequality. Trans Youth Initiative – Uganda is thrilled to be part of this global gathering and invites you to our session as we tackle critical issues facing transgender and gender-diverse communities in Uganda.

Session Title: Resisting the Tide: Countering Anti-Gender Movements and Upholding Transgender and Gender-Diverse Rights in Uganda

🗓 Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
⏰ Time: 16:15 – 17:30
📍 Location: Plenary Room 3

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

In recent years, Uganda has faced an intensifying wave of anti-gender rhetoric, discriminatory laws, and systemic exclusion targeting transgender and gender-diverse individuals. These challenges threaten entire communities’ safety, dignity, and human rights.

In this session, we will explore:

• The realities of navigating advocacy and resilience under hostile environments.
• Community-driven strategies for countering anti-gender movements.
• Global solidarity and intersectional collaboration can empower grassroots efforts to create meaningful change.

This session aims to inspire action and collaboration beyond borders through powerful stories, interactive dialogue, and practical insights.

BE PART OF THE CHANGE

Whether you are an activist, policymaker, funder, or ally, your voice matters in shaping a future where transgender and gender-diverse individuals can thrive. Join us in Bangkok as we discuss actionable steps to ensure equality, amplify marginalized voices, and resist harmful narratives perpetuating injustice.

LET’S RISE TOGETHER

We believe in the power of collective action to create sustainable change. Let’s connect, learn, and envision a world where transgender and gender-diverse communities are celebrated, protected, and empowered.

We would love to see you there if you attend the AWID Forum! Let’s make this an unforgettable moment of solidarity and progress.

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