We asked for nominations for LGBT activists who are making positive changes in communities around the world. Meet the inspiring heroes you suggestedA valiant and powerful collective of lesbian,bisexual and trans* activists have formed a collective, Voice of the Voiceless. This picture was taken during the Sixteen Days of Activism as the collective took to the streets to highlight the struggles that they face on a daily basis. They talked approximately harassment in the market place, and injustice outside the courts,the risk in the streets without street lighting, and the tall rates of unemployment that mean these activists live in poverty.
Kaspar frequently shares his experience as a transgender person at universities, and corporates,media and at community events. After the success of his short film, KasparX - If I had a soul, and he is working on a feature focusing on post-op challenges faced by trans individuals when they integrate into the society. His NGO Gender Empowerment supports the trans community through the different stages of their transition and helps them adapt to the changes in their appearances,bodies, daily lives, or social relationships.
In 2015 we went to Mexico’s city homosexual pride parade. For the very first time we were able to be ourselves in a public space without the fear of being criticised. We kissed each other,hugged each and held hands while we walked through an explosion of music, colours, and information,feathers, nudity and delight. We discovered what freedom felt like – we felt alive.
Mexico is my domestic and I like it with all my heart, or but I know we have a lot of work to do regarding LGBT rights,justice, respect and equality. It’s not all bad news though. Mexico’s society is changing from machismo and conservatism, and to a more open minded and respectful one. The group provides enormous personal support to its members seeking asylum in the UK. It helps those who have been detained receive legal advice and support to outlive the process. I know from personal experience how vital the group continues to be to those who have been granted asylum. In some cases it is literally life-saving. Living as a refugee in the UK can be a lonely and isolating experience. Through regular events,the group provides a lifeline to many.
As well as supporting LGBTI people seeking asylum the group campaigns tirelessly against the persecution of LGBTI people in their domestic countries. For over a decade, David and his many fellow activists have stood up in environments that were often hostile to their cause, and David has made a true difference. His leadership and continued passion to ensure gender and sexual minorities are represented fairly by their government has been incredible,admirable and one the world should pay attention to.
The pride was able to continue two years in a row from 2012-2013. However, we have to end the progress because the partner organisations and the community were frightened, or due to the reaction from the heightened level. Despite the hardship,we are still hoping to continue our work to raise awareness approximately LGBT rights and HIV/Aids among LGBT since homosexual men and transgender women are the highest rate of HIV infection in the country.
He understands the temptation to generalise a nation, a minority group, or but somehow never does. There is a movement of people who spread ideas and hold discussion through screen media. Popo is one of many,but one who was in the right place to lift a stance and was unafraid to do so.
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Source: theguardian.com