Shilah Morgana

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Founder & Team Leader – Shilah Morgana Foundation | Transgender Woman | Human Rights Activist

I am a dedicated activist, community leader, and founder of the Shilah Morgana Foundation, working to advance human rights, feminist justice, and the dignity of LGBTQIA+ communities in Uganda. With more than five years of grassroots experience, I have built a strong track record in community organising, advocacy, and paralegal support for marginalised populations.

Shilah MorganaFeb 6
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Shilah Morgana (@shilahmorgana)

🌍✨ Support Trans Lives in Uganda🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ My name is Shilah Morgana. I’m a Ugandan transgender woman, activist, and founder of the Shilah Morgana Foundation. Every day, I support trans people who face homelessness, violence, and barriers to healthcare especially under Uganda’s harsh laws. Our small community is struggling to survive. We need help with: • Food • Safe shelter • Medical access • Internet so we can stay connected and safe If you believe in protecting human dignity, your support no matter how small can save lives. 💛 If you’d like to help, please reach out via DM or email. 📧 [email protected]

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Shilah MorganaDec 22

Being seen, documented, and celebrated as a Black transgender woman human rights defender means more than words can say.

Pan Africa ILGA 2025 reminded me that despite hostility and democratic backsliding, our movements are alive, connected, and powerful. I carry this energy back into my community work with renewed commitment.

Thankful for spaces that honour trans dignity and resilience.

📸 @africantransnetwork @genderdynamix

#PanAfricaILGA2025 #TransPreCon #ProtectTransLives

Shilah MorganaDec 22

Being seen, documented, and celebrated as a Black transgender woman human rights defender means more than words can say.

Pan Africa ILGA 2025 reminded me that despite hostility and democratic backsliding, our movements are alive, connected, and powerful. I carry this energy back into my community work with renewed commitment.

Thankful for spaces that honour trans dignity and resilience.

📸 @africantransnetwork @genderdynamix

#PanAfricaILGA2025 #TransPreCon #ProtectTransLives #HumanRights

Shilah MorganaNov 11
Validation Workshop for the Uganda Transgender and Gender-Diverse Community UPR Shadow Report.
We came together to refine our findings, strengthen our advocacy, and ensure our lived realities guide the UPR process.
Community data. Community voices. Community power.
#UPR2025 #TransCommunityUG #LGBTQRightsAfrica
Shilah MorganaOct 3
Transgender WorldOct 3

Trans kids in SoCal face more roadblocks in gender-affirming care following a summer of closures and restrictions.

https://laist.com/news/health/transgender-kids-southern-california-gender-affirming-care-roadblocks

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Trans kids in SoCal face more roadblocks in gender-affirming care following a summer of closures and restrictions

The moves have left thousands of gender-affirming patients left to seek highly specialized and sensitive care in an already overworked system. Here’s what we know.

LAist
Shilah MorganaOct 3
TransActualOct 3

Worried about speaking to your GP? We’re running our free Seeking Support From Your GP Zoom workshops again. Come along to find out what you’re able to ask your GP for and what you can do if you have problems at your GP surgery.

The next 2 hour workshop is on 27th October Sign up at: https://form.typeform.com/to/n47vyAzR

#workshop #TransHealth #Transgender #Trans #NonBinary #Queer #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #lgbt

Shilah MorganaOct 2

🏳️‍⚧️Community, Care & Courage 🏳️‍⚧️

This year I had the honor of sitting down with transgender persons in my community for an open dialogue on health education. Together, we talked about our journeys with HIV care from those taking TLD and other medications, to the importance of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) as a life-saving truth.
We also explored toolkits designed for transgender persons, making sure that those who need access to HIV medication, TLD….

Shilah MorganaOct 2
Emeritus Prof Christopher MaySep 16, 2025

A reminder of the UK's current political lexicon:

Terrorism - people sitting in groups holding placards

Not-terrorism - assaulting police officers while a foreign national demands the overthrow of the Govt.

#politics

Shilah MorganaOct 1
Transgender WorldOct 1

Remember that you can find all our transgender news links and headlines over at Transgender Report.

https://transgenderreport.com/

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Shilah MorganaOct 1

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️Standing for Trans Rights and Equality 💪🏻

Living in a world where simply trying to survive as transgender persons can be challenging, we must stay committed to ensuring that the rights of every person are respected without discrimination.

🏳️‍⚧️Living together in harmony
🏳️‍⚧️Working together in solidarity
🏳️‍⚧️ Showing love and respect for one another

When we embrace understanding and compassion, we create a world.
#TransRights #EqualityForAll #LoveAndRespect