Human Rights and Nonbinary Compromise with Wegner Wilma

Am I enough? This is a question that many people struggle with, but the answer is always the same. Yes! You are enough! You are exactly who you’re supposed to be, even if the world tells you differently. That is the message in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today I sit down with Human Rights defender, Wegner Wilma, and we discuss the constant struggle between being who you are, losing the acceptance of loved ones, and finding others to replace those lost loved ones. Wegner is also a writer and they are our second guest from Uganda.

We talk:
How Wegner’s name was chosen - 4:31
Struggling with the question: am I enough? - 19:44
The Antihomosexuality Act in Uganda - 35:06
Safety for trans and queer folks in Uganda - 53:59
Wegner’s message to listeners - 1:00:02

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Episode References:
Ep. #47 HIV Activism and Trans Advocacy in Uganda with Ruthra Lubega

Read more about Wegner in his bio below:
Wegner is my name. I am a Trans Non binary Ugandan citizen. My pronouns are they/them and a dedicated Human Rights defender, great writer and a champion for the rights of queer individuals living in Uganda. I have actively participated in a number of Digital Safety and Security initiatives under Queer Women Leaders Uganda where I am currently working as a Finance Officer. Considering the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 passing in Uganda, queer advocacy is safest online and I commend QWLU's commitment in fostering secure online spaces for the queer community.

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