Transwomen Hope for an End to Discrimination

Transwomen suffer from stigmatization and transphobia. Their rights as citizens are violated, making them marginalized in their own country.

KOMPAS/HARIS FIRDAUS

A number of waria attended a prayer together at the Al Fatah Waria Islamic Boarding School, Jagalan Village, Banguntapan District, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, Friday (22/7/2022).

Transwomen have long endured stigmatization and discrimination. They just want to be accepted by society.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Transwomen are part of our society. However, they struggle desperately to speak out about their existence, with the surrounding environment, communities, even their own families, still holding grudges against them.