Trans Homos DZ is an Algerian organization that advocates for the rights of
LGBTQI+ communities in
Algeria
Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to Algeria–Tunisia border, the northeast by Tunisia; to Algeria–Libya border, the east by Libya; to Alger ...
. Since its creation, the
NGO
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an independent, typically nonprofit organization that operates outside government control, though it may get a significant percentage of its funding from government or corporate sources. NGOs often focus ...
has been working to document violations based on sexual differences and to implement strategies to protect the community. Additionally, it provides victims with support, whether related to their health concerns, legal procedures, or social integration. The organization leads numerous campaigns denouncing violations against Algerian women and LGBTQ+ communities.
Values
The stated purpose of Trans Homos DZ is to spread equality and to protect diversity while opposing discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, sex, social class, culture, belief, or religion. The organization assists anyone who is in need of support. The organization denounces patriarchy and sexism in Algeria and advocates for
intersectionality
Intersectionality is an analytical framework for understanding how groups' and individuals' social and political identities result in unique combinations of discrimination and privilege. Examples of these intersecting and overlapping factor ...
.
History
In 2016 the group campaigned in collaboration with the Egyptian NGO Bedayaa, in the Nile Valley Area (
Egypt
Egypt ( , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the Northeast Africa, northeast corner of Africa and Western Asia, southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to northe ...
and
Sudan
Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopi ...
).
It partnered with Mesahat
where the women discussed lesbian, bisexual, and transexual women from Sudan, Egypt, and Algeria. They used the slogan "Strength Lies in Our Unity... One Region... One Struggle" to advocate for solidarity.
Trans Homos DZ participated in an online campaign, alongside many partner organizations, to support the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Trans Homos DZ published a booklet with personal stories and testimonies of victims from the LGBTQ+ communities from
North Africa
North Africa (sometimes Northern Africa) is a region encompassing the northern portion of the African continent. There is no singularly accepted scope for the region. However, it is sometimes defined as stretching from the Atlantic shores of t ...
.
Trans Homos DZ collaborates with religious institutions and leaders such as imams and researchers, with the goal of proliferating peaceful religious speeches that are inclusive and encourage tolerance among followers. Trans Homoz DZ partnered with Franco-Algerian doctor and imam
Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed and with the French organization Homosexuels Musulmans de France, also known as Musulmans Progressistes de France.
In 2017, Zak Otsmane, a refugee and member of Trans Homos DZ, was reportedly attacked in
Marseille
Marseille (; ; see #Name, below) is a city in southern France, the Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Departments of France, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regions of France, region. Situated in the ...
by two former legionaries, who were later indicted for the assault.
See also
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References
LGBTQ culture in the Arab world
LGBTQ organizations based in Africa
Organisations based in Algeria
LGBTQ in Algeria
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