BACKGROUD
Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center) has been a leading voice for gender justice and inclusion since its inception in 2019. Originally established as the Trans Feminist Association Uganda (TFA-Ug), the organization was formed to address the urgent needs of Transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals facing systemic discrimination. However, due to Uganda’s restrictive legal environment and widespread human rights violations targeting the Queer community, the organization encountered significant Executive Directorbarriers to official registration under its original name. In response, we strategically rebranded as the Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center) and successfully attained legal registration in 2023.
FIL-Center is a proudly Trans-led organization, driven by a team of passionate grassroots activists from diverse communities. We are committed to intersectional, feminist, and community-driven approaches to social change. Our multi-strategy model allows us to address complex issues through advocacy, education, outreach, and capacity-building.
We design and implement programs that support and empower women in their diversity, Transgender and non-binary individuals, along with other marginalized groups. Our core areas of focus include equitable access to healthcare, education, and justice around agenda identity and expression. Through all our work, we aim to challenge gender-based discrimination and promote inclusive feminist values that drive long-term, systemic transformation across society.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to intersectional grassroots activism. This means tackling opposing narratives around gender identity, sexuality, and expression rights by actively promoting Feminist concepts and gender transformative approaches. We foster change for societal mindset, attitude, and transformation on gender discrimination, and specifically securing equal rights for Transgender and gender diverse groups, including sex workers and key populations across all dimensions of social, political, and economic life.
Our vision
To achieve a just and peaceful world where marginalized communities’ human rights, including health, bodily autonomy, dignity, safety, and security, are safeguarded.
LOCATION AND ADDRESS
Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center) is located in Uganda. Our social pages are very active, and we respond immediately that is on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, all in the name of The Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-center)
THE TEAM BEHIND FIL_CENTER ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD
FIL-Center works with a diverse network of individuals, organizations, and stakeholders, both locally, regionally, and internationally. Through partnerships and alliances, we amplify our impact and advocate for positive change on behalf of marginalized communities, mostly the Transgender, LBQ women and gender diverse individuals.
Samantha Jordans is a transgender woman and human rights advocate with 7 years of working experience within the Queer and Feminist movements. She currently serves as Executive Director of Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center, demonstrating remarkable resilience and dedication in advocating for access to resources and justice for marginalized communities. Her commitment is driven by principles of gender equality/equity, justice, unity, and peace.
Samantha also serves as a Board Member at the Black Trans Travel Fund, based in the USA, expanding her advocacy reach. At the Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center, she spearheads transformative programs that support marginalized communities, particularly transgender individuals and LBQ women across Uganda and beyond.
Her extensive background includes collaborations with various queer organizations, and she has significantly invested in her leadership development through programs such as YALI (Young African Leaders Initiative – Alumni Cohort 49), We are Feminist, MEMPROW, and UGANET. Samantha’s impactful work has been celebrated at prestigious forums like the European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 and BHIVA, and she is a proud AWID member. She stands for global solidarity and unwavering dedication to feminist, queer, and human rights causes
