AFA would like to engage the Transgender community which has been overlooked and underserved due to ignorant or irrational discriminatory attitudes of the public.

As this is a pilot project, AFA need your help to better understand your needs and to provide relevant information to protect the transgender community. AFA hope you can take a couple of minutes to help them with the a survey so that they will be able to tailor make programmes and activities which you will enjoy and participate.

AFA Transgender Survey

It has left her with what looks like 4 boobs, with scars and lumps all over. She is so ashame of her body now, she don’t even allow her husband to see her naked. Her marriage has ended up in a divorce.

So………..are you going to reconsider that boob job………?

Read more here

Here, I’m going to let you know about some transgenders out there, whom in my heart, I have always looked at them as successful in their own ways, for their own reasons.

A transgender in her mid 30s, who is a high post manager in a very famous international courier company, dealing with clients at international levels, often traveling.

A transgender in her 50s, who is a business developer, also often traveling to meet clients, who even probably use to earn 5 figure sum a month.

A transgender probably in her 50s too, having her own IT company base in the US I think.

A transgender probably in her 50s, an international level judge for dog shows and championships. Another one probably in her 40s also in the same trade.

A transgender probably in her 40s, district manager for a international supermarket chain in Spore.

A transgender in her 40s, well known make up artist at international level I think.

A transgender in mid 30s, HR cum training manager in a very well known international beauty chain in Spore.

A transgender probably in her 30s, working as an editor I think for local media publishing.

A transgender probably in her 40s working receptionist for a local media publishing.

A transgender probably in her 30s working receptionist in a big well known local shipping company.

A transgender who is a private practice doctor.

A transgender who is a retired teacher.

A transgender working Project Manager in a very big well known construction engineering firm.

A transgender working as a civil engineer.

A transgender working as property agent.

A transgender who use to work as IT for the army.

A transgender who works Investment Advisor in a big local bank.

A transgender who is a musician.

A transgender who is a tour guide.

A transgender in a local well known sports brand retail.

A transgender who is a secretary in a big well known international IT brand.

A few crossdresser who are accountants.

A crossdresser who is a lawyer.

A crossdresser who works in the airport, which I don’t know what post, but some high post with high pay.

A transgender who is a dog groomer.

And of course myself who is a Quantity Surveyor in construction trade.

Then we have our famous model Amy.

And of course we have our famous local transgender activist, Leona Lo, who has got her own media company.

Then I know of one in interior design, two in website design, which I believe there may be many more whom I don’t know.

Of course there should be many much more out there who I don’t know. All these above are people I personally know. Quite a long list ya! I think there will be stilll many more unknown ones usually in the retail trade, F&B, hairstyling, design etc.

Which is why now you see, other than working in Changi or Orchard Towers, there are many more successful trans holding a good job out there. Some of them may even have a better job than you, who say transgenders are useless. If a girl or guy can be capable, so can we.

The people dubbed him as “Brother Sharp” in chinese.

He became an internet sensation after his photos were seen on net. People were talking about how handsome, cool and sexy looking he is. How he even looks like a Japanese or Korean actor.

He became so popular, that people are searching on the streets for him, some hoping to catch a look of him, while some wishes to help him. He was even on the front cover of a magazine !

But he was too overwhelmed by the sudden sensation, he is frightened by the crowd, he will always cry and sort of lose his minds when too many people approached him.

Someone who knows him said that he does not beg for food or money on the street. He will pick up cigarette butts or food from the floor or trashbin instead.

There are many versions of why he ended up on the street. But the real unknown.

He is also often seen with carrying a woman’s handbag and wearing woman clothes. But he is not a crossdresser or a trans!

His dream is to find a woman who love him. And dressing up as a woman, sometimes, he pretends to be the woman who loves him and is with him………..

Read more and see more photos here

She is married with a 18 year old son, but her wife died 2 years ago. She then started to dress in woman mode and is getting her sex change surgery later this year.

But ever since her change, she noticed her business was getting poor and felt that it was because of her change. She said the younger customers are still quite ok with her, while her old customers seems to be gone. They seem to be frightened by her, because the car trade has always been a macho and manly trade.

So she is now working behind the scene and hopefully business will pick up again.

Read source here

Pinkdot is here again!!!!

Come 15 May 2010, Singaporeans are invited to celebrate the Freedom to Love with Pink Dot once again.

This year, Pink Dot honours kinship and family – in support and in recognition of our parents, siblings, relatives and friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Singaporeans.

Growing up gay is never easy. But it is through the unconditional love, support and understanding of family members and friends that they are able to pull through; with the care, kindness and concern that sustains over periods of anxiety and hardship.

We believe that everyone inherently wants to feel accepted – like they belong.

This is why family values matter greatly to Pink Dot.

Beyond the emotional and psychological well-being that strong familial ties can provide, family values also go towards affirming who we are as a community and as a nation: cohesive and compassionate.

Yet, every family is different. No two grandparents, parents, children, siblings, uncles, aunties, etc, can be exactly the same.

We relate to everyone differently precisely because we recognise and appreciate, quite naturally, that every person is unique.

So what happens when “sexual orientation” is a trait that makes a loved one unique? Will you continue to love your gay parent, child, grandchild, sibling, cousin, nephew or niece unconditionally?

Come make Pink Dot with us on 15 May 2010 (Saturday) at Hong Lim Park! More than 2,500 people came last year and had a wonderful time. Help us enlarge the Dot this year to show the world that Singapore is a great place for everyone, straight or gay. Bring your families, friends and colleagues! To keep up to date with the latest information, befriend Pink Dot at http://www.facebook.com/pinkdot or join our Facebook Page.

Photo from Pinkdot.sg

Just last month, a famous Taiwan model finally admits she is a transgender after rumors of it began to spread.

Alicia Liu was featured in a TV drama recently after which rumors start to spread that she is a sex change.

She finally admits it during a recent interview that she underwent the sex change at the age of 18. And the surgery was being paid by her then BF. She is grateful to her BF for fulfilling her dreams.

She recently became popular in Taiwan after a series of exposure on TV shows due to her sweet looks.

She said she did not reveal her identity earlier because she want to make a name for herself first, and only decide to come out now because she wanted to show people that being a transgender can be capable as well, just like her being a popular model now.

She also said that after she broke off with the BF who paid for her surgery, all her other BFs never knew she was a transgender.

Which is why, being a transgender seriously can never hide forever. Because when you were a guy, people already knew you. You already had friends. So after you change, somehow, someone from the past recognise you, you will still be expose.

A friend is someone we treasure for our friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy and grace.

And makes the world we live in a better and happier place.

Over 150 LGBTQI activists from all over Asia are expected to participate in this 3-day conference. At present, there are around 100 LGBT organizations that are members of ILGA-ASIA. Special attention will be given to equal representation of women and transgender persons. The conference is not exclusive to LGBT-identified individuals but is open to all people who support the rights of all gender and sexually marginalised groups.

The conference is open to people of all sexual identities and orientations supportive of LGBT issues and concerns in Asia. ILGA’s conferences are traditionally open to all, members or non-members of ILGA. However, some agenda items, called ILGA MATTERS, are for ILGA members only. Activists can either fund their participation by their own means or apply for a scholarship.

Objectives: To move Asia’s LGBTIQ communities and organisations towards a common vision, mission & goal, and to draft an action plan for cooperation amongst ILGA-Asia members.

Implementing organisation: The ILGA-Asia Board mandated Gaya Nusantara to be the host organisation for the 4th ILGA Asia Conference in Indonesia.

About ILGA

The International Gay Association (ILGA) was set up in 1978 in England to provide a forum for LGBT activist groups to network and exchange information. The World Conference was the forum where members came together and was the vehicle by which ‘action’ was initiated. ILGA became ILGA in 1986 and in the 1980s, its work expanded to regional meetings and projects beyond the world conference. Today, ILGA is a world-wide federation of more than 560 local, national and international member organizations, representing every continent and around 90 countries.

The ILGA-Asia has been the largest and the most diverse in terms of coverage area. It had its first regional conference in Mumbai, India, 2002; its second regional conference in Cebu, Philippines, 2005.

The third regional conference was held on 24 – 27 January 2008 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Around 160 LGBT activists from Asia [representing 16 countries] and beyond gathered to discuss LGBT issues under the motto “Equality in Diversity Now!”, and to elect a working Board for the first time.

Article 1st posted in Fridae.com

Abstract Form for the 4th ILGA Asia Regional Conference