BEIRUT - Jado is a trans woman in Beirut. She is an iconic mother figure in the local LGBTQIA+ community. Every day, she has to fight to be herself and to survive, just like many others.

‘When a trans woman is attacked, only her own community cares for and protects her. If one of us is killed, it doesn't matter,’ says Jado. ‘Our struggles are invisible, and we can rarely show them because being seen can be dangerous.’ While social exclusion, violence and war are a daily reality, Jado remains a beacon of strength and hope.

Lien Arits and Tony Mouawad follow the life of Jado, a trans woman in Beirut.

Stills: © De Nomaden — VRT Canvas

Supported
€7,600 allocated on 03/10/2025
ID:
FPD/2025/2388
Grant:
Pascal Decroos Fund

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  • Lebanon

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