Botswana ‘artivism’ blog Bananaemoji.com recently held its fifth Banana Club dialogue, under the theme “Trans & Gender Diverse Visibility,” in collaboration with the European Union. The discussion in Gaborone explored issues around mitigating violence against trans individuals, understanding gender-affirming titles and how family and friends can offer support.
The panellists discussed their different experiences, including coming out and transitioning. “The transgender community in Botswana is often villainised by society and it is through such conversations that we set out to promote shared prosperity and help bolster their voices,” commented event curator Tanlume Enyatseng. “Many transgender and gender diverse people experience social