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* [[Sally Goldner]], rights
 
* [[Sally Goldner]], rights
 
* [[Georgie Stone]], entertainment/rights
 
* [[Georgie Stone]], entertainment/rights
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'''Bolivia'''
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* [[Leonie Dorado]], television news anchor
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'''Brazil'''
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* [[Cecilia Gentili]], law/rights
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* [[Valentina Sampaio]], fashion model
  
 
'''Canada'''
 
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* [[Angela Clayton]], science/government legislation
 
* [[Angela Clayton]], science/government legislation
 
* [[Kate Craig-Wood]], business
 
* [[Kate Craig-Wood]], business
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* [[Justus Eisfeld]], consultant
 
* [[Jacqui Gavin]], rights
 
* [[Jacqui Gavin]], rights
 
* [[Jackie Green]], entertainment
 
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* [[Jay Stewart]], rights/culture
 
* [[Jay Stewart]], rights/culture
 
* [[Stephen Whittle]], law/health
 
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'''Honduras'''
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* [[Thalia Rodriguez]], rights
  
 
'''Iceland'''
 
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* [[Marcella Di Folco]], rights
 
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'''Jamaica'''
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* [[Neish McLean]], rights
  
 
'''Japan'''
 
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'''Mexico'''
 
'''Mexico'''
  
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* [[Samantha Gomez Fonseca]], rights
 
* [[Samantha Aurelia Vicenta Flores Garcia]], rights
 
* [[Samantha Aurelia Vicenta Flores Garcia]], rights
  
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* [[Ivana Fred]], rights
 
* [[Ivana Fred]], rights
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* [[Soraya Santiago]], rights
  
 
'''South Korea'''
 
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* [[Carla Antonelli]], politics
 
* [[Carla Antonelli]], politics
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* [[Juani Bermejo Vega]]
  
 
'''Switzerland'''
 
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* [[Pepe Julian Onziema]], rights
 
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'''Ukraine'''
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* [[Anastasiia Yeva Domani]], rights
  
 
'''United States'''
 
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* [[Sidney Chase]], entertainment
 
* [[Sidney Chase]], entertainment
 
* [[Emmett Claren]], religion
 
* [[Emmett Claren]], religion
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* [[Camila Maria Concepcion]], entertainment
 
* [[Lynn Conway]], science
 
* [[Lynn Conway]], science
 
* [[Cheryl Courtney-Evans]], rights
 
* [[Cheryl Courtney-Evans]], rights
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* [[Gwen Fry]], religion
 
* [[Gwen Fry]], religion
 
* [[Amelia Gapin]], sports
 
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* [[Cecilia Gentili]], law/rights
 
* [[Roberta Gills]], rights
 
* [[Roberta Gills]], rights
 
* [[Laura Jane Grace]], entertainment
 
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* [[Elle Hearns]], rights
 
* [[Elle Hearns]], rights
 
* [[Kim Coco Iwamoto]], rights
 
* [[Kim Coco Iwamoto]], rights
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* [[Beatrix Jackman]], rights
 
* [[Andrea James]], media
 
* [[Andrea James]], media
 
* [[Caitlyn Jenner]], rights, entertainment
 
* [[Caitlyn Jenner]], rights, entertainment
 
* [[Jazz Jennings]], media
 
* [[Jazz Jennings]], media
 
* [[Marsha P. Johnson]], rights
 
* [[Marsha P. Johnson]], rights
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* [[Christine Jorgensen]], rights
 
* [[Christina Kahrl]], sports
 
* [[Christina Kahrl]], sports
 
* [[Matt Kailey]], education
 
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* [[Holden Madagame]], opera singer
 
* [[Holden Madagame]], opera singer
 
* [[Andrea Hong Marra]], Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
 
* [[Andrea Hong Marra]], Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
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* [[Sarah McBride]], politician
 
* [[CeCe Mcdonald]], rights/law
 
* [[CeCe Mcdonald]], rights/law
 
* [[Michaela Mendelsohn]], entertainment
 
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* [[Scout]], health
 
* [[Scout]], health
 
* [[Theresa Sparks]], rights
 
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* [[Abby Stein]], religion
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* [[Chase Strangio]], lawyer
 
* [[Lou Sullivan]], rights/health
 
* [[Lou Sullivan]], rights/health
 
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* [[Transgender Politicians]]
 
* [[Transgender Politicians]]
 
* [[Transgender Athletes]]
 
* [[Transgender Athletes]]
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* [[Transgender Business Leaders]]
 
* [[Transgender Academics]]
 
* [[Transgender Academics]]
 
* [[Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community]]
 
* [[Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community]]
 
* [[Stonewall Icons]]
 
* [[Stonewall Icons]]
 
* [[Peace Activists Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
 
* [[Peace Activists Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
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* [[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community]]
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* [[Notable Transgender Writers]]
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* [[Race Activists in the LGBTQ Community]]
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* [[Prominent Members of ACT UP]]
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* [[Transgender Filmmakers]]
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* [[Cannabis Legalization and the LGBTQ Community]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 00:36, 9 April 2024

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There have been material advances in the rights accorded the transgender community around the world over the past few years. Many of these advances have occurred because of the tireless efforts of the high-profile individuals on this list. In some respects, being a high-profile transgender individual itself makes the person an activist. However, the individuals on this list have gone beyond being just a part of the public face of the community to establish activist organizations, programs or strategies to continue advancing its rights, educating the public on the issue, encouraging tolerance, and providing assistance to fellow members.

These efforts cover a broad range of issues the community faces. Many efforts occur in the health sphere to provide support during transition and post-transition. Others lobby government to implement legislation to enshrine equal rights, legally protect the transgender community from violence, or allow seamless changes to identity. Many are focused on providing assistance with their profession, such as sports, banking, or the fashion industry. Some have successfully run for political office and have begun their efforts for change from within. It is advantageous for individuals to cluster in these activist groups to provide focus on the issue and influence within society at large.

Of course, there is a long history of gender non-conforming individuals and activism around the issue. Many of these historical individuals are listed below.

It is encouraging to see the range of countries which have high profile transgender activists. In many countries, particularly in Asia, there have been greater advances in transgender rights than there have been in lesbian and gay rights. This shows that the goal of advancing transgender rights is not confined to developed western countries, but rather is very widespread. It explains why transgender issues are in the news on a daily basis.

To read more on these fascinating individuals, simply click on their names.

Argentina

Armenia

Australia

Bolivia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Denmark

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

France

Germany

Great Britain

Honduras

Iceland

India

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Kenya

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Nepal

New Zealand

Pakistan

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

South Korea

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Uganda

Ukraine

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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