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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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To read more on these fascinating individuals, simply click on their names.
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'''Argentina'''
 
'''Argentina'''
  
 
* [[Marcela Romero]], rights/government legislation
 
* [[Marcela Romero]], rights/government legislation
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'''Armenia'''
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* [[Lilit Martirosyan]]
  
 
'''Australia'''
 
'''Australia'''
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* [[Estelle Asmodelle]], rights
 
* [[Estelle Asmodelle]], rights
 
* [[Sally Goldner]], rights
 
* [[Sally Goldner]], rights
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* [[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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* [[Valentina Sampaio]], fashion model
  
 
'''Canada'''
 
'''Canada'''
  
 
* [[Enza Anderson]], rights/politics
 
* [[Enza Anderson]], rights/politics
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* [[Gigi Gorgeous]], entertainment
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* [[Jamie Lee Hamilton]], politics
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* [[Marni Panas]], consultant
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* [[T. Thomason]], entertainment/rights
  
 
'''Chile'''
 
'''Chile'''
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* [[Mianne Bagger]], sports
 
* [[Mianne Bagger]], sports
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* [[Niels Jansen]], activist
  
 
'''Ecuador'''
 
'''Ecuador'''
  
 
* [[Diane Rodriguez]], rights
 
* [[Diane Rodriguez]], rights
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'''Egypt'''
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* [[Suma Abdelsamie]], rights
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'''El Salvador'''
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* [[Karla Avelar]], rights
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'''France'''
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* [[Coccinelle]], entertainment
  
 
'''Germany'''
 
'''Germany'''
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'''Great Britain'''
 
'''Great Britain'''
  
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* [[Jenny-Anne Christine Bishop]], history
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* [[Munroe Bergdorf]], fashion
 
* [[Christine Burns]], rights/government legislation
 
* [[Christine Burns]], rights/government legislation
 
* [[Angela Clayton]], science/government legislation
 
* [[Angela Clayton]], science/government legislation
 
* [[Kate Craig-Wood]], business
 
* [[Kate Craig-Wood]], business
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* [[Jacqui Gavin]], rights
 
* [[Jackie Green]], entertainment
 
* [[Jackie Green]], entertainment
 
* [[Tara Hewitt]], business
 
* [[Tara Hewitt]], business
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* [[Ruth Hunt]], activist
 
* [[Natacha Kennedy]], education
 
* [[Natacha Kennedy]], education
 
* [[Jennie Kermode]], media
 
* [[Jennie Kermode]], media
 
* [[Paris Lees]], journalist
 
* [[Paris Lees]], journalist
 
* [[CN Lester]], entertainment
 
* [[CN Lester]], entertainment
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* [[James Morton]], rights/business
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* [[Rona Rees]], rights
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* [[Carol Steele]], rights
 
* [[Jay Stewart]], rights/culture
 
* [[Jay Stewart]], rights/culture
 
* [[Stephen Whittle]], law/health
 
* [[Stephen Whittle]], law/health
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'''Iceland'''
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* [[Eva Agusta Aradottir]], rights
  
 
'''India'''
 
'''India'''
  
 
* [[Gauri Sawant]], health
 
* [[Gauri Sawant]], health
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* [[Lasmi Narayan Tripathi]], entertainment
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* [[Laxmi Narayan Tripathi]], entertainment
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'''Iran'''
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* [[Maryam Khatoon Molkara]], rights
  
 
'''Ireland'''
 
'''Ireland'''
  
 
* [[Lydia Foy]], rights
 
* [[Lydia Foy]], rights
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'''Israel'''
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* [[Elisha Alexander]], rights
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'''Italy'''
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* [[Marcella Di Folco]], rights
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'''Japan'''
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* [[Tomoya Hosoda]], politics
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'''Kenya'''
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* [[Audrey Mbugua]], rights
  
 
'''Malaysia'''
 
'''Malaysia'''
  
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* [[Nisha Ayub]], rights
 
* [[Hazreen Shaik Daud]], politics
 
* [[Hazreen Shaik Daud]], politics
  
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* [[Joanne Cassar]], rights
 
* [[Joanne Cassar]], rights
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'''Mexico'''
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* [[Samantha Aurelia Vicenta Flores Garcia]], rights
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'''Nepal'''
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* [[Monica Shahi]], rights
  
 
'''New Zealand'''
 
'''New Zealand'''
  
 
* [[Georgina Beyer]], politics
 
* [[Georgina Beyer]], politics
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* [[Jacqui Grant]], health
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'''Pakistan'''
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* [[Kami Sid]], rights
  
 
'''Poland'''
 
'''Poland'''
  
 
* [[Jej Perfekcyjnosc]], rights
 
* [[Jej Perfekcyjnosc]], rights
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'''Portugal'''
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* [[Julia Mendes Pereira]], rights/politics
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'''Puerto Rico'''
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* [[Ivana Fred]], rights
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* [[Soraya Santiago]], rights
  
 
'''South Korea'''
 
'''South Korea'''
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* [[Alecs Recher]], rights/law
 
* [[Alecs Recher]], rights/law
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'''Thailand'''
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* [[Yollada Suanyot]], rights
  
 
'''Trinidad and Tobago'''
 
'''Trinidad and Tobago'''
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'''Turkey'''
 
'''Turkey'''
  
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* [[demet Demir]], law
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* [[Demet Demir]], law
 
* [[Bulent Ersoy]], entertainment
 
* [[Bulent Ersoy]], entertainment
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* [[Hande Kader]], rights
 
* [[Kemal Ordek]], rights
 
* [[Kemal Ordek]], rights
  
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'''United States'''
 
'''United States'''
  
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* [[Calpernia Addams]], military/rights
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* [[Rebecca Allison]], health
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* [[Ryka Aoki]], education
 
* [[Gwen Araujo]], rights
 
* [[Gwen Araujo]], rights
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* [[Beck Bailey]], business
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* [[Kay Ulanday Barrett]], entertainment
 
* [[Thomas Beatie]], marriage and family
 
* [[Thomas Beatie]], marriage and family
 
* [[Kristin Beck]], military
 
* [[Kristin Beck]], military
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* [[Jackson Bird]], YouTube
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* [[Freddie Bologno]], rights
 
* [[Chaz Bono]], entertainment
 
* [[Chaz Bono]], entertainment
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* [[Sharon Brackett]], activist/military
 
* [[Carmen Carrera]], entertainment
 
* [[Carmen Carrera]], entertainment
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* [[Sidney Chase]], entertainment
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* [[Emmett Claren]], religion
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* [[Camila Maria Concepcion]], entertainment
 
* [[Lynn Conway]], science
 
* [[Lynn Conway]], science
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* [[Cheryl Courtney-Evans]], rights
 
* [[Laverne Cox]], entertainment
 
* [[Laverne Cox]], entertainment
 
* [[Masen Davis]], law
 
* [[Masen Davis]], law
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* [[Grace Dunham]], rights
 
* [[Jade Esteban Estrada]], entertainment
 
* [[Jade Esteban Estrada]], entertainment
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* [[Gwen Fry]], religion
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* [[Amelia Gapin]], sports
 
* [[Roberta Gills]], rights
 
* [[Roberta Gills]], rights
 
* [[Laura Jane Grace]], entertainment
 
* [[Laura Jane Grace]], entertainment
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* [[Jamison Green]], health
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* [[Miss Major Griffin-Gracy]], rights
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* [[Gavin Grimm]], rights
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* [[Jennicet Gutierrez]], rights
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* [[Elle Hearns]], rights
 
* [[Kim Coco Iwamoto]], rights
 
* [[Kim Coco Iwamoto]], rights
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* [[Beatrix Jackman]], rights
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* [[Andrea James]], media
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* [[Caitlyn Jenner]], rights, entertainment
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* [[Jazz Jennings]], media
 
* [[Marsha P. Johnson]], rights
 
* [[Marsha P. Johnson]], rights
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* [[Christina Kahrl]], sports
 
* [[Matt Kailey]], education
 
* [[Matt Kailey]], education
 
* [[Mara Keisling]], rights
 
* [[Mara Keisling]], rights
 
* [[Kokumo Kinetic]], entertainment
 
* [[Kokumo Kinetic]], entertainment
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* [[Christopher Lee]], entertainment
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* [[Jennifer Levi]], rights lawyer
 
* [[Earl Lind]], rights
 
* [[Earl Lind]], rights
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* [[Holden Madagame]], opera singer
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* [[Andrea Hong Marra]], Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
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* [[Sarah McBride]], politician
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* [[CeCe Mcdonald]], rights/law
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* [[Michaela Mendelsohn]], entertainment
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* [[Tiq Milan]], entertainment/fashion
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* [[Shannon Minter]], law
 
* [[Janet Mock]], journalist
 
* [[Janet Mock]], journalist
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* [[Indya Moore]], actor and fashion model
 
* [[Chris Mosier]], sports
 
* [[Chris Mosier]], sports
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* [[Shane Ortega]], military
 
* [[Pauline Park]], health
 
* [[Pauline Park]], health
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* [[Channyn Lynne Parker]], health
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* [[Tynan Power]], religion
 
* [[Martin Rawlings-Fein]], entertainment
 
* [[Martin Rawlings-Fein]], entertainment
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* [[Jen Richards]], media
 
* [[Renee Richards]], sports
 
* [[Renee Richards]], sports
 
* [[Sylvia Rivera]], rights
 
* [[Sylvia Rivera]], rights
 
* [[Geena Rocero]], rights
 
* [[Geena Rocero]], rights
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* [[Angelica Ross]], business, rights
 
* [[Bamby Salcedo]], health
 
* [[Bamby Salcedo]], health
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* [[Sabel Samone-Loreca]], health
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* [[Scout]], health
 
* [[Theresa Sparks]], rights
 
* [[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
 
* [[Harper Jean Tobin]], rights
 
* [[Harper Jean Tobin]], rights
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* [[Riki Wilchins]], rights
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'''Uruguay'''
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* [[Michelle Suarez Bertora]], politics
  
 
'''Venezuela'''
 
'''Venezuela'''
  
 
* [[Tamara Adrian]], politics/law
 
* [[Tamara Adrian]], politics/law
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==See Also==
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* [[Intersex Activists]]
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* [[Bisexual Activists]]
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* [[Global LGBTQ HIV/AIDS Activists]]
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* [[Early European LGBTQ Activists]]
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* [[Feminist Activists Who Identify as Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender]]
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* [[Transgender Military Personnel]]
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* [[Transgender Singers, Musicians and Composers]]
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* [[Transgender Fashion Models]]
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* [[Transgender Politicians]]
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* [[Transgender Athletes]]
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* [[Transgender Academics]]
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* [[Animal Rights Activism and the LGBTQ Community]]
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* [[Stonewall Icons]]
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* [[Peace Activists Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
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* [[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community]]
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==Further Reading/Research==
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* http://transadvocate.com/why-transgender-activism_n_9200.htm
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* https://www.advocate.com/advocate50/2017/5/01/these-trans-revolutionaires-are-unforgettable
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* http://www.glbtqarchive.com/ssh/transgender_activism_S.pdf
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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

Iceland

India

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kenya

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Nepal

New Zealand

Pakistan

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

South Korea

Spain

Switzerland

Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

Uganda

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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