Trans people are having to fight for basic rights and safety in an increasingly hostile climate, often with fatal consequences. “Trans rights are human rights” is a common refrain - but this framework can sometimes confuse our battles for survival with the broader political project of liberation. What are trans people facing in 2023? How are we resisting state and street violence? And how do we build towards not only trans rights, but trans liberation?
Sophie From Mars is a YouTuber and essayist.
Bekah is a community organiser. They work with London Renters Union, RS21 and Trans Worker Solidarity and are co-ordinating a scoping project for FLINT, a national front for the liberation of trans, intersex and non-binary people.
Alexis is the founder and co-chair of Labour for Trans Rights