Episode 32 - Affirming Futures: The Fight for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial conversation about gender-affirming healthcare — what it means, why it matters, and how it connects to our broader fight for bodily autonomy, dignity, and justice. Across the world, trans and gender-diverse people continue to face barriers, stigma, and violence in accessing care that affirms who they are. Yet, gender-affirming healthcare isn’t special treatment, it’s essential healthcare, rooted in human rights.

Joining us for this important discussion is Zara Xaba, a passionate advocate for trans rights and inclusive health systems. Together, we’ll explore the lived realities of trans and gender-diverse communities, the role of feminist movements in advancing affirming care, and what it takes to build health systems that truly care for all of us.

Let’s get into it.