The government is not responsive to the needs of transgender people and some of our families are hostile because "we embarrass" them with our gender … - Audrey Mbugua

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The government is not responsive to the needs of transgender people and some of our families are hostile because "we embarrass" them with our gender change. Sexual exploitation is common. Poor and economically disadvantaged trans women are most vulnerable to sexual exploitation and violence.

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About Audrey Mbugua

Audrey Mbugua (born 1984) is a Kenyan transgender activist who has successfully litigated a number of court cases defending the rights of transgender people.

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We have managed to break barriers or limits that no one thought transgender people would do on their own. It wasn't just about human rights but a desire to prove ourselves capable and doing the best we could. We were also able to redefine the word 'courage'.

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