For starters, I would like to inform you that according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) by the World Health Organization (WHO), Transsexuality is a mental disorder. Yes, you read it right!!
Facts;
1. Homosexuality was removed from this list of disorders/diseases in 1990.
2. The 11th version of the ICD is scheduled to be presented to the World Health Assembly (WHO'sGoverning Body) in May 2015.
3. We have between now and 2015 to fight for the removal of transsexuality from the ICD.
4. Transsexuality and Transvestism can be removed from this list.
Details of the classification in the current 10th Edition of the ICD;
The big category in which we fall is: Mental and behavioural disorders
Sub category: Disorders of adult personality and behaviour
One of the disorders under this classification is (the Fs are just codes);
Gender Identity Disorders (GID)
Under this category, there is;
F64.0 Transsexualism A desire to live and be accepted as a member of the opposite sex, usually accompanied by a sense of discomfort with, or inappropriateness of, one's anatomic sex, and a wish to have surgery and hormonal treatment to make one's body as congruent as possible with one's preferred sex.
F64.1 Dual-role transvestism The wearing of clothes of the opposite sex for part of the individual's existence in order to enjoy the temporary experience of membership of the opposite sex, but without any desire for a more permanent sex change or associated surgical reassignment, and without sexual excitement accompanying the cross-dressing.
Gender identity disorder of adolescence or adulthood, nontranssexual type
Excludes: fetishistic transvestism ( F65.1 )
F64.2 Gender identity disorder of childhood
A disorder, usually first manifest during early childhood (and always well before puberty), characterized by a persistent and intense distress about assigned sex, together with a desire to be (or insistence that one is) of the other sex. There is a persistent preoccupation with the dress and activities of the opposite sex and repudiation of the individual's own sex. The diagnosis requires a profound disturbance of the normal gender identity; mere tomboyishness in girls or girlish behaviour in boys is not sufficient. Gender identity disorders in individuals who have reached or are entering puberty should not be classified here but in F66.-.
Excludes: egodystonic sexual orientation ( F66.1 )
sexual maturation disorder ( F66.0 )
F64.8 Other gender identity disorders
F64.9 Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Gender-role disorder NOS
In case of questions, please do not hesitate to ask before we move on.
I will be proposing in the next issue on how we could all possibly contribute to the process. You may do the same by sending me your suggestions (julie.mukasa@gmail.com) which I will definitely posted here. You could also post it as a comment.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What happened at the opening of Proudly African and Transgender in Berlin?
I just got of the skype call from Berlin where the exhibition is opening.
I was honoured to do an opening speach at this event. Thanks to Gabrielle Le Roux and Amnesty International.
In short, I spoke about the origin of this exhibition right from the time that I first met Gabrielle in 2002. Following this, I shared with those present about the African trans movement. Generally, I focused on where we were before, the various initiatives, processes and events, that let to more organizing on the continent, noting that prior to 2008, there was only one transgender organization on the whole continent, Gender DynamiX.
I spoke about the Nairobi Trans Declaration of 2007 and the Gender Identity Workshop for Eastern and Southern Africa in Cape Town, South Africa in 2008. I shared how these 2 events were very instrumental in the emergency of the movement in the region.
Time was against me but I had prepared to share about the Maputo CAL workshop as well as the role of GDX in the emergency of the movement in Africa. I found time though to name all the organizations and support groups that have emerged since 2008 as follows;
1. Transgender, Intersex and Transesxuals Uganda (TITs-Uganda)
2. Transgender Education and Advocay (TEA) in Kenya
3. Trans Bantu in Zambia
4. TAMON in Namibia
5. Rainbow Identity Association (RIA), Botswana
6. Trangender and Intersex Africa (TIA), South Africa
7. True Identity, Zimbabwe
8. Coalition of African Sisters, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Just after the presentation, checked my mail and learnt that there is also African AgenDER (AA), Soweto, South Africa and Trans Support Uganda (TRASU). Amazing!!
The function is still going on and in case I get any reports from there, I will definitely share them.
I will also share with you, right here on the blog, about the Nairobi Trans Declaration of 2007 as well as the Eastern and Southern Africa Gender Identity Workshop, December 2008.
Watch the space.
I was honoured to do an opening speach at this event. Thanks to Gabrielle Le Roux and Amnesty International.
In short, I spoke about the origin of this exhibition right from the time that I first met Gabrielle in 2002. Following this, I shared with those present about the African trans movement. Generally, I focused on where we were before, the various initiatives, processes and events, that let to more organizing on the continent, noting that prior to 2008, there was only one transgender organization on the whole continent, Gender DynamiX.
I spoke about the Nairobi Trans Declaration of 2007 and the Gender Identity Workshop for Eastern and Southern Africa in Cape Town, South Africa in 2008. I shared how these 2 events were very instrumental in the emergency of the movement in the region.
Time was against me but I had prepared to share about the Maputo CAL workshop as well as the role of GDX in the emergency of the movement in Africa. I found time though to name all the organizations and support groups that have emerged since 2008 as follows;
1. Transgender, Intersex and Transesxuals Uganda (TITs-Uganda)
2. Transgender Education and Advocay (TEA) in Kenya
3. Trans Bantu in Zambia
4. TAMON in Namibia
5. Rainbow Identity Association (RIA), Botswana
6. Trangender and Intersex Africa (TIA), South Africa
7. True Identity, Zimbabwe
8. Coalition of African Sisters, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Just after the presentation, checked my mail and learnt that there is also African AgenDER (AA), Soweto, South Africa and Trans Support Uganda (TRASU). Amazing!!
The function is still going on and in case I get any reports from there, I will definitely share them.
I will also share with you, right here on the blog, about the Nairobi Trans Declaration of 2007 as well as the Eastern and Southern Africa Gender Identity Workshop, December 2008.
Watch the space.
Proudly African and Transgender Launching Today in Berlin
Today, September 7, is the day that the exhibition Proudly African and Transgender is launching in Berlin, Germany. This comes after launches in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and other European cities.
The exhibition, for those who do not know, is the hard work of Gabrielle Le Roux, an African artist and human rights activist from Cape Town, South Africa, with the support of different dedicated transgender activists from Africa. The various launches have been graced by, among others, Victor Mukasa, Silva Eisses, Chan Mubanga and Julius Kaggwa. All these had their portraits drawn and are part of this project.
The exhibition is a collection of portraits on African transgender activists and human rights defenders. It has a total of more than 10 portraits so far and is an on-going project. The exhibition moves from city to city creating visibility about the transgender movement in Africa and we are very positive that it will be in Africa where it was born, very soon.
Today, the exhibition launches in Berlin, Germany and Victor Mukasa will be speaking, via skype, at its launch this evening.
I will bring you more after the function.
Keep checking.
The exhibition, for those who do not know, is the hard work of Gabrielle Le Roux, an African artist and human rights activist from Cape Town, South Africa, with the support of different dedicated transgender activists from Africa. The various launches have been graced by, among others, Victor Mukasa, Silva Eisses, Chan Mubanga and Julius Kaggwa. All these had their portraits drawn and are part of this project.
The exhibition is a collection of portraits on African transgender activists and human rights defenders. It has a total of more than 10 portraits so far and is an on-going project. The exhibition moves from city to city creating visibility about the transgender movement in Africa and we are very positive that it will be in Africa where it was born, very soon.
Today, the exhibition launches in Berlin, Germany and Victor Mukasa will be speaking, via skype, at its launch this evening.
I will bring you more after the function.
Keep checking.
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