Welcome to the Generation ACT podcast series and its first episode!
In this episode, we welcome our guest Dan Avangard, who is a trans activist from Latvia. Together with Dan, we dive into a beautiful conversation about transitioning in Latvia, where he opens up and shares his firsthand experience, the current challenges that exist in the country, as well as, we share about important items to have when in a Pride Parade and much more!
Some of the topics addressed:
- Transition in Latvia
- How is to be a trans person in Latvia
- Family response to the transition
- "Doctors in Latvia do not receive education regards to trans issues - lack of competences to be able to take care of trans people’s needs"
- 3 important things to have in a Pride Parade
Connect with Dan:
@ www.instagram.com/dan_avangard/
@ www.youtube.com/user/missoldher
@ watch his video about his transition:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS91p8FlNVA&t=190s
[there are English subtitles]
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[Generation ACT] explores individual stories of identity and activism.
Through it, we strive to bring closer to you honest conversations with individuals that we are inspired by.
The host of this episode is, Cathy Manousaki, Founder of the platform, Facilitator, Trainer, and Youth Worker.
Make sure to check the description of our channel for extra information.
Connect with us:
@ info.activerainbow@gmail.com
@ www.facebook.com/ActiveDiversity
@ www.instagram.com/active_rainbow
@ here at anchor.fm
Enjoy the episode and the series!
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©️ Credit to the song used goes to Artificial.Music - Song name: And so it begins
This episode was recorded in April 2020.
