ABOUT THE PROJECT

Trans X Turkey is the name of the first Internet portal about and for transgender people in Turkey.
It has been developed from trans* perspective and will be realized by trans* people.

We use the spelling form trans* to communicate any variability and any identity of gender expression.

Our target is to produce visibility for trans* in Turkey

to create interceding media
to show reality and society from a trans* perspective to all corners of the world.
to raise awareness and thinking about human rights and gender
to publish best practice models how to fight against assaults by the state and society
to encourage individuals who do not conform with the official gender roles
to inform, to educate and to entertain beyond stereotypes
a transfer of experience and networking in Turkish, European and www-context

We create

a community-driven, participatory website, Trans X Turkey
a feature length documentary, Trans X Istanbul
training on new media skills for trans*
training on advocacy and capacity building
recording, monitoring and publishing of trans* history and news
a traveling cinema tour throughout Turkey
national and international pressure against impunity of the so called hate crimes

We tell stories about

normal life with the facets of everyday life, philosophy, history, courage and humour
the ability to act spontaneously and humorously for the own dignity and rights
mechanisms of discrimination and violence, the intersection of violence by the state and social gender construction
manifestations and demonstrations, monitoring of trials, law campaigns on the issue of gender identity
the neighborhoods where trans* people live and the changes that come along with gentrification

This is not an oriental love song

The project activities are aiming on changing perspectives: Not society is going to support Trans*. But Trans* are the one who are developing civil society and offering new perspectives and potential to society. Within the last two years Trans* groups have started educational work for society, hosted panels, demonstrations and manifestations and have held lectures to students at universities.