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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

• Marcela Romero, rights/government legislation

Armenia

• Lilit Martirosyan

Australia

• Estelle Asmodelle, rights
• Sally Goldner, rights
• Georgie Stone, entertainment/rights

Bolivia

• Leonie Dorado, television news anchor

Brazil

• Cecilia Gentili, law/rights
• Valentina Sampaio, fashion model

Canada

• Enza Anderson, rights/politics
• Gigi Gorgeous, entertainment
• Jamie Lee Hamilton, politics
• Marni Panas, consultant
• T. Thomason, entertainment/rights

Chile

• Andres Ignacio Rivera Duarte, law/rights

Denmark

• Mianne Bagger, sports
• Niels Jansen, activist

Ecuador

• Diane Rodriguez, rights

Egypt

• Suma Abdelsamie, rights

El Salvador

• Karla Avelar, rights

France

• Coccinelle, entertainment
• Sophie Delannoy, rights

Germany

• Julia Ehrt, rights
• Richard Kohler, rights

Great Britain

• Jenny-Anne Christine Bishop, history
• Munroe Bergdorf, fashion
• Christine Burns, rights/government legislation
• Angela Clayton, science/government legislation
• Kate Craig-Wood, business
• Justus Eisfeld, consultant
• Jacqui Gavin, rights
• Jackie Green, entertainment
• Tara Hewitt, business
• Ruth Hunt, activist
• Natacha Kennedy, education
• Jennie Kermode, media
• Paris Lees, journalist
• CN Lester, entertainment
• James Morton, rights/business
• Rona Rees, rights
• Carol Steele, rights
• Jay Stewart, rights/culture
• Stephen Whittle, law/health

Honduras

• Thalia Rodriguez, rights

Iceland

• Eva Agusta Aradottir, rights

India

• Gauri Sawant, health
• Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, entertainment

Iran

• Maryam Khatoon Molkara, rights

Ireland

• Lydia Foy, rights

Israel

• Elisha Alexander, rights

Italy

• Marcella Di Folco, rights

Jamaica

• Neish McLean, rights

Japan

• Tomoya Hosoda, politics

Kenya

• Audrey Mbugua, rights

Malaysia

• Nisha Ayub, rights
• Hazreen Shaik Daud, politics

Malta

• Joanne Cassar, rights

Mexico

• Samantha Gomez Fonseca, rights
• Samantha Aurelia Vicenta Flores Garcia, rights

Nepal

• Monica Shahi, rights

New Zealand

• Georgina Beyer, politics
• Jacqui Grant, health

Pakistan

• Kami Sid, rights

Poland

• Jej Perfekcyjnosc, rights

Portugal

• Julia Mendes Pereira, rights/politics

Puerto Rico

• Ivana Fred, rights
• Soraya Santiago, rights

South Korea

• Harisu, entertainment

Spain

• Carla Antonelli, politics
• Juani Bermejo Vega

Switzerland

• Alecs Recher, rights/law

Thailand

• Yollada Suanyot, rights

Trinidad and Tobago

• Jowelle de Souza, rights

Turkey

• Demet Demir, law
• Bulent Ersoy, entertainment
• Hande Kader, rights
• Kemal Ordek, rights

Uganda

• Pepe Julian Onziema, rights

Ukraine

• Anastasiia Yeva Domani, rights

United States

• Calpernia Addams, military/rights
• Rebecca Allison, health
• Ryka Aoki, education
• Gwen Araujo, rights
• Beck Bailey, business
• Kay Ulanday Barrett, entertainment
• Thomas Beatie, marriage and family
• Kristin Beck, military
• Jackson Bird, YouTube
• Freddie Bologno, rights
• Chaz Bono, entertainment
• Sharon Brackett, activist/military
• Carmen Carrera, entertainment
• Sidney Chase, entertainment
• Emmett Claren, religion
• Camila Maria Concepcion, entertainment
• Lynn Conway, science
• Cheryl Courtney-Evans, rights
• Laverne Cox, entertainment
• Masen Davis, law
• Grace Dunham, rights
• Jade Esteban Estrada, entertainment
• Gwen Fry, religion
• Amelia Gapin, sports
• Cecilia Gentili, law/rights
• Roberta Gills, rights
• Laura Jane Grace, entertainment
• Jamison Green, health
• Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, rights
• Gavin Grimm, rights
• Jennicet Gutierrez, rights
• Elle Hearns, rights
• Kim Coco Iwamoto, rights
• Beatrix Jackman, rights
• Andrea James, media
• Caitlyn Jenner, rights, entertainment
• Jazz Jennings, media
• Marsha P. Johnson, rights
• Christine Jorgensen, rights
• Christina Kahrl, sports
• Matt Kailey, education
• Mara Keisling, rights
• Kokumo Kinetic, entertainment
• Christopher Lee, entertainment
• Jennifer Levi, rights lawyer
• Earl Lind, rights
• Holden Madagame, opera singer
• Andrea Hong Marra, Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
• Sarah McBride, politician
• CeCe Mcdonald, rights/law
• Michaela Mendelsohn, entertainment
• Tiq Milan, entertainment/fashion
• Shannon Minter, law
• Janet Mock, journalist
• Indya Moore, actor and fashion model
• Chris Mosier, sports
• Shane Ortega, military
• Pauline Park, health
• Channyn Lynne Parker, health
• Tynan Power, religion
• Martin Rawlings-Fein, entertainment
• Jen Richards, media
• Renee Richards, sports
• Sylvia Rivera, rights
• Geena Rocero, rights
• Angelica Ross, business, rights
• Bamby Salcedo, health
• Sabel Samone-Loreca, health
• Scout, health
• Theresa Sparks, rights
• Abby Stein, religion
• Chase Strangio, lawyer
• Lou Sullivan, rights/health
• Harper Jean Tobin, rights
• Riki Wilchins, rights

Uruguay

• Michelle Suarez Bertora, politics

Venezuela

• Tamara Adrian, politics/law

See Also

• Intersex Activists
• Bisexual Activists
• Global LGBTQ HIV/AIDS Activists
• Early European LGBTQ Activists
• Feminist Activists Who Identify as Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender
• Transgender Military Personnel
• Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers
• Transgender Fashion Models
• Transgender Politicians
• Transgender Athletes
• Transgender Business Leaders
• Transgender Academics
• Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community
• Stonewall Icons
• Peace Activists Who Identify as LGBTQ
• Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community
• Notable Transgender Writers
• Race Activists in the LGBTQ Community
• Prominent Members of ACT UP
• Transgender Filmmakers
• Cannabis Legalization and the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• http://transadvocate.com/why-transgender-activism_n_9200.htm
• https://www.advocate.com/advocate50/2017/5/01/these-trans-revolutionaires-are-unforgettable
• http://www.glbtqarchive.com/ssh/transgender_activism_S.pdf

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