About us
A trans-led, non-governmental and unregistered organization working against gender-based violence and discrimination, and advancing the rights of trans women and men, non-binary people and intersex people.
Our story
South Trans Voice was founded on 22 November 2022 in Marrakech by trans people. We work in a participatory and open way, to represent the trans community, advance its rights and develop its capacities. We build partnerships and cooperate with other institutions and international networks to reach shared goals and exchange knowledge and expertise on equality and social justice for trans people — prioritising marginalised southern regions and Indigenous peoples. We believe in changing the negative narratives surrounding the trans community by strengthening people's skills through audiovisual production and raising awareness of their rights in society.
Our vision
A Moroccan society where trans individuals live with dignity and equality, free from violence and discrimination — a society that guarantees:
- Legal gender recognition through fair and transparent procedures
- Access to affirming and safe healthcare
- Social acceptance and economic empowerment
- Safety and security for all
- Genuine representation and a voice in decision-making
Our mission
We advance justice, equality, and freedom for all trans people through empowerment, capacity building, collective action, and audiovisual production. We are building a strong network of informed and empowered trans individuals who actively contribute to the social and legal progress of trans rights and broader LGBTQI+ rights.
Our values
Dignity first
Human rights are universal and indivisible — dignity is a right, not a privilege.
Community leadership
Trans people lead our work and our decisions — no one speaks on our behalf.
Intersectionality
We connect trans issues with Amazigh identity, gender, economic precarity, and internal migration.
Confidentiality and safety
Our community's privacy is a red line — we never publish or share anything that could put someone at risk.
Consultation
Our decisions are collective, and tasks are distributed according to skills and capacities.
How we are governed
The organization is run by an executive board made up of an executive director, a co-director, a deputy, a general secretary and an advisor, who continuously develop our organizational structure to make it more effective. To keep our team safe, we never publish members' names or photos.
Our partners
We work closely with allied civil society associations in Morocco, including Akaliyat Association, Awal Group, and the Voice of Amazigh Women Association.