Advancing Transgender Human Rights
EDUCATION
Model Policy Framework for Inclusion of Trans and Gender Diverse Students within Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
In response to challenges identified within higher education institutions within South Africa, an evaluation of the current approaches to inclusion of trans and gender diverse students has informed the need for a model policy which informs accessible and non-discriminatory administrative procedures that respects the human rights of trans and gender diverse students. This model policy seeks to provide a guideline to understanding, managing and responding to the needs of trans and gender diverse students at higher education institutions in South Africa. The guidelines promote accessible and non-discriminatory administrative procedures which respects the human rights of trans and gender diverse students within higher education institutions in South Africa.
PRESS STATEMENT
Gender Diversity Coalition
Call for Action after UCT VC’s Harmful Seminar on LGBTQA+ Community
The Gender Diversity Coalition is calling for urgent action in the wake of a harmful and hurtful public seminar hosted by UCT Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng on social media platforms this weekend.
Emergent Protocol and Guideline Consultation
South Africa is generally perceived to be a country that has achieved equality, dignity and freedom for all, including persons of Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characte-ristics. As an organization our stance is that Queer dignity, equality and the embodiment of freedom remains directly connected to issues of race, gender, economic and social (in)justice.
20 November 2021
Introduction & Key Note Address
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Mechanisms for Transformation in Higher Education
Round Table Discussion Zoom Link
21 November 2021
Welcome & Strengthening the LGR Framework in South Africa
Roundtable Discussion
20 - 21 November 2021: Cape Town, South Africa
National Conference on Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusive Education
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20 November 2021
Introduction & Key Note Address
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Lived Realities of Trans and Gender Diverse persons in Higher Education Institutions – Taking Stock & Key Note Address
Mechanisms for Transformation in Higher Education
Round Table Discussion Zoom Link
21 November 2021
Welcome & Strengthening the LGR Framework in South Africa
Roundtable Discussion
What is in the best interest of the trans and gender diverse child?
Key messages on SOGIESC Guidelines and progress
Way Forward towards greater inclusion for Trans and Gender diverse students Moderator: Elliott Kotze & Closing
What do you understand by the acronym LGBTQIA+? Well here you go…
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Lately we have been asked the meaning of some of the terminology used by the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Gender DynamiX has come up with a quick guide to LGBTQIA+ Terms. The terms and definitions used in the resource are always evolving and changing and often mean different things to different people.
POCKET QUEERPEDIA LAUNCH
About Pocket Queerpedia
Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education is an organisation dedicated to resourcing and supporting activists towards their goals of equality, freedom, dignity and better futures.
The idea for this glossary was sparked by a moment in one of our offerings 'Feminism and Freedom' a course we hosted for young activists in 2019. While grappling with discussions on gender, sexuality and freedom, we ran into a number of difficulties. As with most of our courses, the participants in the room were quite diverse. Drawn from different communities, geographic locations and organisations. What we considered basic and familiar terms in queerness we thought all would know, left many participants utterly lost.
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What we thought were commonly accepted definitions proved otherwise. In that moment, we faced a big dilemma - how do we discuss the power and importance of queer politics, when so many terms are not commonly understood? This question led us to reflect deeply on some of the questions posed by our participants. Why are some terms used in different ways by different people? Where do I begin understanding the differences between biology and gender? What are these terms in my own home language? How would I explain all this in a way my mother can understand? Are there African examples and experiences we can draw on to better understand and make cultural links?
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Words have power. They can offer recognition or erase experiences. We offer this glossary to activists who wish to broaden their understanding of the world and how gender and sexuality can shape it. Transgender and gay? What does the word queer mean, and why should I care if I do not share any of these experiences?
Words have power. They can offer recognition or erase experiences. We offer this glossary to activists who wish to broaden their understanding of the world and how gender and sexuality shape this world.
This glossary incorporates feedback from our partners. It is also available in isiXhosa and Afrikaans.
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