Understanding the Anti-Homosexuality Act

TEP Africa

On August 9, 2023, the Ugandan Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and imposes harsh penalties, including life imprisonment. This decision has sparked widespread concern and fear among the LGBTQ+ community...

Finding Gender Euphoria at a Clothing Swap

Community Captains, Organizing, Take Action

Clothing is what makes the (Hu)man; or so they say, which is why as our founder, I started TEP with a clothing swap. I realized that clothing was one immediate form of gender expression that we have access to. Clothing amplifies outwardly the energy within our bodies....

Embracing All Shades of Womanhood: Getting “Louder With Love”

Sisterhood Not Cisterhood

By: Heather Knoxville (she/they) In a world that too often echoes with division, Trans Empowerment Project (TEP) hopes to stand as a beacon of unity and love, especially through our transformative “Sisterhood Not Cisterhood” program. As we encourage folks...

[Call to Action] Show Solidarity with the Unhoused

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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr. Today, a critical moment unfolds before the Supreme Court—a moment that will invariably leave deep imprints on the fabric of our collective conscience and on the lives of countless...

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women Are Making History Today

Sisterhood Not Cisterhood

While my Trans identity is only a part of who I am and does not define me, my womanhood does. So, I adamantly refuse to be excluded from conversations about women’s issues; all women, regardless of their background or identity, deserve a seat at the table...