"You are not alone, and because I can do this, you also can do this."
— Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro

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Beyond the Struggle: Trans Activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro on the Everyday Joys of Embracing Her Identity. Okay Africa. (March 18, 2019)

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Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro

Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro is a Ugandan transgender woman and human rights activist, advocating for equality and social justice with particular focus on sex workers and gender non-conforming communities. Kentaro is recognized for her advocacy and was featured in the 2016 award-winning feature-length documentary The Pearl of Africa.

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