Trans Sisters United was co-founded by Sasja Sÿdek, Miss Katalyna, and Rebeckah Loveday, three proud transgender women deeply inspired by a documentary film about The Sistergirls of Tiwi Islands, which they encountered at the Q***r Melbourne Film Festival in 2019. Motivated by a desire to support The Sistergirls, they utilised their privilege to forge meaningful connections. In October 2019, Sasja and Rebeckah embarked on a journey to Tiwi Islands to meet The Sistergirls, returning again in February 2020 for a weekend immersed in their community, family, and village. This transformative experience evolved their initial connection into an activism-focused initiative, with Sasja assuming full responsibility for Trans Sisters United. Trans Sisters United is a nonprofit organisation, founded by trans women for women, committed to developing initiatives that catalyse positive change for the transgender women, trans non-binary and women community. Our efforts revolve around advocacy, activism, awareness-raising, and fostering community collaboration. We prioritise creating a safe and inclusive space specifically for transgender women and women, acknowledging the unique ways both groups encounter misogyny. Transgender women face intersecting challenges, navigating gender-based discrimination alongside bias stemming from their transgender identity, leading to invalidation, discrimination, and violence. Similarly, women confront systemic and cultural oppression, resulting in gender-based discrimination, unequal treatment, objectification, and inequality across various aspects of life. Advocating for the equal rights, respect, and liberation of both transgender women and women is paramount, addressing and challenging the misogyny they encounter. At Trans Sisters United, we recognise the shared experiences of transgender women and women in facing misogyny. Our mission is to establish a safe and inclusive environment where they are valued, empowered, and celebrated. By cantering transgender women alongside women, we aim to confront oppressive forces and foster a space where all women can thrive. Through collaboration, mutual support, and the embrace of diverse experiences within our community, we strive to dismantle barriers and build a society that honours and uplifts every woman, regardless of gender identity. Trans Sisters United is not an organisation that deals with crisis. We may not have the resources to meet your specific needs, but we are pleased to guide you to an organisation that could offer assistance.
