The Power of Personal Stories: How trans-inclusive narratives can change the discourse
Channel: Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
Date: 2023-04-27

Online discussion from February 7th, 2023

Since their beginnings, feminist movements all over the world have advocated for equal social, economic, and political rights for women. Over the past 30 years, there has been increased recognition of intersectional discrimination based not only on gender but also race, class, religion, sexual identity, etc. However, mainstream feminism(s) – especially those in the Global North – have remained predominantly white and cis-gender.

In this episode, we talk to activists who are building bridges between feminists and transgender movements. It is not, after all, a competition to see who suffers more oppression – women or transwomen (or transgender people in general). Why do we need alliances between cisgender and transgender activists? Why is it important to see transfeminism as a part of feminism, and how do we portray it by telling personal stories?

Panelists:
- Julia Ehrt, Transgender activist and Executive Director at ILGA World (the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association)
-  Lina Cuellar, Executive Director of feminist organisation Sentiido in Columbia

 
Moderator: 
- Vandita Morarka, founder and CEO of One Future Collective

Illustration creator: Aleksandra Knežević. This image is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.