من نحن

سند: مركز للعدالة الجسدية ويعّد مبادرة بقيادة األفراد الترانس، وقد ُأسست من قبل المجتمعات الترانس ومن أجلهم/ن. نؤّمن مساحات تعّزز التواصل وتوّفر اإلرشاد والدعم، بما يضمن وصول األفراد الترانس إلى الوسائل والمعرفة الالزمة لخوض التحديات القانونّية والطبّية واالجتماعّية وغيرها من التحديات اليومية. إن عملنا مترّسخ في االهتمام المتبادل، دعم األقران، والعمل الجماعي.

غالًبا ما يواجه األفراد الترانس العوائق عند محاولة الوصول إلى االعتراف القانوني والعناية الطبّية والدعم المجتمعي. وقد تبدو هذه األنظمة بيروقراطية وتبعث على مشاعر اإلقصاء واإلحباط. وقد ُوِلد سند لتغيير هذا الواقع، إذ إننا نعمل على تسهيل هذه اإلجراءات والوصول إليها وترسيخها في المجتمع. فمثل هذه التجارب ال ينبغي أن يمّر بها الفرد وحده.

Sanad was launched by Qorras in 2025 and has since grown into an independent center.

Our Approach

دعم األقران في المسار القانوني

نوّفر دعًما قائًما على المجتمع المحلي لمساعدة األفراد الترانس على فهم اإلجراءات القانونية والحصول على المستندات األساسية والدفاع عن حقوقهم/ن بشكٍل أفضل.

Building Expertise & Collective Action

We strengthen trans-led knowledge and leadership by creating accessible pathways to information, skill-building, and peer support.

Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building

We develop and share resources that equip trans individuals and communities with the knowledge to support themselves and each other. 

Community Building & Support

Through forums, events, and peer networks, we foster solidarity and collective strength within the community. We take an inclusive approach that welcomes people across the trans spectrum, recognizing the richness of our shared experiences.

What We Do

Activities

At Sanad, we create spaces for trans people to connect, share knowledge, and access the tools they need to navigate legal, medical, and social systems. Our work focuses on three core initiatives:

Moltaqa is a secure, interactive digital space where trans individuals can exchange knowledge, build networks, and find support. Available as both a website and mobile app, Moltaqa serves as an extension of Sanad, offering:

The Sanad Shelf is our growing collection of accessible resources designed to equip trans individuals with the information they need. We research, publish, and curate materials, including:

Our fellowship program supports emerging advocates and researchers by providing:

How We Take Action

Everything we do is shaped by trans people. Whether it is peer support, knowledge-sharing, or advocacy, we focus on strengthening our communities in ways that are practical, accessible, and affirming. Our approach is rooted in collaboration, and we actively partner with organizations, legal professionals, medical practitioners, and allies to expand our collective impact.

Support Our Work

Sanad thrives on collaboration and collective effort.
Whether you’re an individual, organization, or an ally, there are many ways to contribute: 

  • Partner with us to expand access to vital resources.
  • Share your expertise to help strengthen our initiatives.
  • Support our spaces by funding programs, research, or advocacy efforts.

We collect limited information to operate the website effectively, improve user experience, and keep the platform secure.

1.1 Device and Usage Information: We collect device type, IP address, browser type, and activity logs to monitor website and app performance and identify potential issues.

1.2 Contact Forms or Newsletter Sign-Ups: If you contact us through a form or sign up for updates, we may collect your pseudonym and email address. This information is only used for communication purposes and will never be shared or sold. 

Learning from Transness and Disability: Toward a Framework of Bodily Autonomy

Monica Basbous, Zakaria Nasser

Description

Philosopher and critical theorist Nancy Fraser associates the rise of group identities with the end of the Cold War and the beginning of the “post-socialist” age, when it came to replace class interests1. The realm of development followed a parallel evolution, as its “lighthouse was erected”2 following World War II, and its framework has since redefined global relations to a large extent. In the late 1950s, social activists and field-workers who had become involved in the development sector attributed the failure of early projects to the use of top-down.

Author

Person P. Person, Second One

Languages

Arabic, Standard English, Armenian

Format

PDF

Published On

March 2, 2024