Transgender activists in video: A blossom pink world
Transgender Guyana – Guyana Trans United’s ground-breaking campaign to repeal British colonial ‘buggery laws’ has found support from high-profile government officials.
Activists share their experiences, hopes, and aspirations as they challenge the legal framework that has led to transgender people not accessing the health services that they are entitled to, and need… read more HIV/AIDS Alliance.
Lorraine – transgender Guyana. Portrait ©Jason Florio for HIV/AIDS Alliance
SELF-ASSURED
“My name is Chantelle, but now I mostly like to use Lorraine. After my mother died I kind of love hearing her name. Every time someone calls me Lorraine I always remember her.” HIV/AIDS Alliance.
Transgender Guyana
‘Lazayne’ transgender Guyana. Portrait © Jason Florio for HIV Aids Alliance
STRONG
When Lazayne goes to work selling sex in Georgetown, Guyana, she knows other young transgender women have been killed doing the same.
It’s not just at work she confronts risks: “I face stigma in health services, on public transport, literally walking down the street in public, but it’s normal, I’m accustomed to it now.” HIV/AIDS Alliance.
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July 2018
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