Inspire Trans Movement Uganda

Today, as the world marks International Womxn’s Day, the Uganda National Trans Forum (UNTF) celebrates the power, resilience, and leadership of transgender women and gender-diverse womxn across Uganda. Across our communities, trans womxn continue to organize, care for one another, and build collective power even in environments that seek to silence or erase them. Their courage fuels our movement, and their leadership shapes the future we are fighting for. The struggle for gender justice must include all womxn. A feminist future is only possible when trans and gender-diverse womxn are visible, protected, and celebrated. Today, we honor the strength of our community from grassroots organizers to rural leaders who continue to hold the line for dignity, justice, and freedom. Our existence is resistance. Our solidarity is power. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomxnsDay #TransWomenAreWomen #UgandaNationalTransForum #TransUganda #MovementBuilding #GiveToGain

Last week, we made history. TYI-Uganda, in collaboration with @transforumug and @UKPC_UG hosted THE STATE OF TRANS SRHR IN UGANDA 2026, the first national conference in Uganda to address trans health across HIV, TB, malaria, and SRHR. 4–5 March | Kampala Trans and gender-diverse people from all four regions of Uganda came together to document health barriers, share what’s working, and build consensus on what we need from the health system. Our evidence. Our voices. Our asks. On Day 2, we presented our findings directly to UNAIDS, Ministry of Health program leads, TASO Uganda, HRAPF, and development partners. For the first time, trans and gender-diverse communities sat at the table with the program leaders and spoke with one voice. What we produced: • The first community-generated evidence base on trans health in Uganda • Regional findings from Central, Western, Eastern, and Northern Uganda • Priority recommendations to MoH across HIV, TB, malaria, and SRHR • A Community Position Paper (coming soon) There is no disaggregated data on trans health in Uganda. Not in HIV, not in TB, and not in malaria.That changes now. Thank you to our partners: @UKPC_UG @hrapf_uganda, Ark Wellness Hub, Ice Breakers Uganda, Alive Medical Services,UHAI-EASHRI, LINK Partners, and every trans and gender-diverse institution that showed up. And to every trans and gender-diverse person who shared their story, you are the reason this exists. This is not the end; it is the beginning. Follow-up is in progress. The Community Position Paper will be released within four weeks. Accountability reviews will occur at 1, 3, and 6 months. This work is implemented under the Gender Equality Fund, an initiative established by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in partnership with GSK and ViiVHealthcare to support gender-transformative and community-led health responses. Nothing about us, without us. #TransHealthUganda #TransSRHR #95-95-95 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #GlobalFund #TransRightsAreHealthRights

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The sudden passing of @JoanAmek has left our community shaken and heartbroken. Joan led @RellaWFug with courage, care, and conviction, and her work transformed lives. We mourn her deeply and commit to carrying her legacy forward.

With support from the International trans Fund, @TransAlive hosted a residential engagement for the First Ever Trans Feminist Fellowship in Uganda(FETFF). Which aimed to centering care, mutual Aids, and movement building in trans feminism activism in Uganda. @FRIDAfund @mamacash

We are saddened by the passing of Joan Amek, ED @RellaWFug and a Steering Committee member of CSMMUA. Joan was a dedicated advocate whose leadership and commitment to womxn’s health & rights and bodily autonomy, has left a lasting impact. May Joan's soul rest in eternal peace.

“It is well with my soul “ Lord before receiving her as her judge, welcome her as her redeemer. Rest well @JoanAmek . We have lost a leader 😭.

@ WHRDNU is heartbroken by the loss of our brilliant, young, and committed feminist sister. Her creativity, resilience, and passion for justice will live on in our movement. Rest in power.

May your spirit find light, our beloved Moon Goddess. Rest well. You ran a powerful race, and we shall never forget it.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our feminist sister Joan Amek. Rest in power brave woman, till we meet again!

I’ve never known a human so strong yet filled with grace, humility and service above self. That was my Joan Amek. I can’t put into words what this loss feels like. Rest well my friend👼🪽

We mourn the death of Joan Amek Eoju, the founder of Rella Women’s Foundation. May she Rest in Power 🙏

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Joan Amek, ED @RellaWFug, and a steering Committee member of @CSMMUA_. Joan was a cherished friend and partner to @hepsuganda and a steadfast advocate for health rights and justice in our communities. #MHSRIP

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our feminist sibling, sister, and friend, Joan Amek Eoju, Executive Director of Kahuna, Rella Women’s Foundation. We mourn the loss of a powerful voice, a trusted comrade, and a loving sister in struggle. Joan’s legacy will continue to live on through the movements she nurtured, the communities she stood with, and the change she so boldly championed. Our hearts and solidarity are with her family, colleagues at @RellaWFug, and all who’re working alongside them during this difficult time. Rest in Power, Joan.
Your light, courage, and feminist spirit will never be forgotten. — Alliance of Women Advocating for Change

We mourn the loss of Joan Amek, Executive Director of Rella Women Foundation, a fierce feminist sister, partner, and activist. Your legacy lives on. Rest in Power 🕊️🕊️ 7.11.1995- 8.02.2026