In many societies, LGBTQIA+ people are victims of severe human rights violations, violence, torture and aggression. The need is to rebuild self-confidence, trust in authorities and institutions, and to make people aware of their identity and proud of themselves.

Casa+ users are extremely vulnerable and fragile people; understanding their needs means listening to them and giving them support, as well as a dignity often denied to them because of repeated episodes of discrimination and isolation.

“Being visible can serve to liberate me and tell what I want to tell a society that believes there is no transphobia.”

“My partner was lynched by the crowd. Neither the police nor the justice system protected me. I had to flee my country to stay alive.”