United Caribbean Trans Network Explained

United Caribbean Trans Network
Abbreviation:	UCTRANS
Status:	Active
Region Served:	Caribbean countries
Leader Title:	Executive Director
Leader Name:	Alexus D'Marco

The United Caribbean Trans Network (UCTRANS) is the first regional transgender network in the Caribbean. It works with and on behalf of the transgender community across the region to advocate for their rights, protection, and healthcare. It also offers support and guidance to local movements.^[1]

UCTRANS and OutRight conducted a holistic study titled Over-Policed, Under Protected in 2020, published at the end of March 2021. It identified the issues faced by trans and gender diverse people in the Caribbean using feedback collected from surveys, focus groups and interviews in 11 countries.^{[2] [3]}

Origins and leadership

The United Caribbean Trans Network was formed in February 2018. It officially launched in April 2019 with support from LGBT+ organisations both in the Caribbean and abroad such as GiveOut, COC Nederland, and OutRight Action International.^{[4] [5]}

From their website, UCTRANS envision a "Caribbean where Trans people are free from stigma and discrimination, can enjoy supportive Human Rights-based policy frameworks, Gender Identity recognition laws as well as progressive and efficient Transgender-focused healthcare." The network has a board of directors and a secretariat team.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: First ever regional Caribbean trans network launches. GiveOut. 13 April 2021. 27 September 2021. 27 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210927084701/https://giveout.org/uctrans-launch-news. dead.
2. Web site: New study recommends strategies to serve the under-protected Caribbean transgender community. UNAIDS. 1 April 2021. 27 September 2021.
3. Study Reveals Struggles Of Under-Protected Caribbean Transgender Community. Caribbean News Now. 1 April 2021. 27 September 2021.
4. Web site: United Caribbean Trans Network launches first regional network to promote the human rights of trans persons in the Caribbean. OutRight Action International. 8 April 2019. 27 September 2021.
5. Web site: Terms of Reference: Community liaison officer (part-time) for United Caribbean Trans Network (UCTRANS). Caribbean Vulnerable Communities. 27 September 2021. 27 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210927084847/https://www.cvccoalition.org/blog/terms-reference-community-liaison-officer-trinidad-and-tobago. dead.
6. Web site: About. United Caribbean Trans Network. 18 June 2020 . 2023-10-08.