Elizabeth O’Farrell
20th century Irish republican
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Ana María Simo
Cofounded by Cuban activist and playwright Ana Maria Simo in 1992, the Lesbian Avengers used direct-action tactics (nonviolent demonstrations such as marches and kiss-ins) to increase lesbian visibility.
Angel Nafis
American poet
Julia Nicol
Julia Nicol worked actively as an anti-apartheid activist in the late 1980s and early 90s, particularly concerned with the anti-discrimination rights for LGBTQIA+ people.
Kewpie
Kewpie was a hairdresser and iconic queer figure in South Africa.
Urvashi Vaid
Indian-American lawyer and activist noted for her LGBTQ+ activism and leadership of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force during the AIDS crisis.
Naaz Joshi
Naaz Joshi is India’s first transgender model and an international beauty queen, as well as a transgender rights activist
Helen Zia
American anti-racism, women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ rights activist
Jin Xing
Transgender Chinese dancer, choreographer television host
Lai Maizi
Chinese feminist and LGBTQIA+ rights activist