Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

About Sanad

What is Sanad?

Sanad: A Center for Bodily Justice is a trans-led initiative that offers support, guidance, and resources for trans individuals navigating legal, medical, and social systems. Learn more on our Who We Are Page.

Sanad does not provide direct legal or medical services. We offer support, information, and pathways to help people access what they need.

Sanad is run by trans people and allies who are committed to supporting trans communities.

Using the Website

What can I find on the website?

You can explore the Sanad Shelf, which includes legal and medical guides, research reports, cultural content, and tools made for and by trans people. 

Fellowship Program

What is the Sanad Fellowship?

The Fellowship is a training and mentorship program for trans persons and allies who want to build knowledge and skills around legal, medical, and community-based issues. 

The program is designed for trans people and trusted allies with backgrounds or interest in law, healthcare, social work, community organizing, or related areas.

Fellows participate in workshops, receive mentorship, and work on projects that put their learning into practice. Some go on to join the Sanad team. 

We announce application cycles on the website and in our networks. Keep an eye out for updates or sign up to our mailing list to be notified when applications open.

Moltaqa: The Forum

What is Moltaqa?

Moltaqa is a private, community-moderated forum created for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals to connect, share experiences, and support one another. The space is intended exclusively for those who identify as part of the trans spectrum or who are actively exploring their gender. Applications from individuals who do not identify with these experiences will not be accepted, or if a misrepresentation is discovered, accounts will be removed to preserve the safety and integrity of the forum.

While the Sanad website offers resources and guides, Moltaqa is a space for ongoing discussions, connections, and peer support. It includes features like topic threads, a mobile app, and strict privacy protectors. 

You will need to fill out a short sign-up form, and once approved, you’ll be able to participate in the forum. 

Privacy and Safety

Is my activity on this website tracked?

No. We don’t track or store information about your browsing. Your use of the site is anonymous.

No. You can access everything on the Sanad site without creating an account.

We don’t collect personal data unless you choose to contact us directly. For more details, check our Privacy Policy.

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نجمع معلومات محدودة بهدف تشغيل الموقع بشكلٍ فعّال وتحسين تجربة المستخدمين/ات والحفاظ على أمان المنصّة.
1.1 معلومات الجهاز والاستخدام: لا نجمع المعلومات حول نوع الجهاز أو عنوان البروتوكول على الإنترنت (IP address) أو نوع المتصفح أو سجلات النشاط.
1.2 استمارة التواصل أو الاشتراك في الرسالة الإخباريّة: في حال تواصلت معنا عبر نموذجٍ أو تسجّلت لتلقّي تحديثاتنا، قد نجمع معلومات اسمك المستعار وبريدك الإلكتروني. لا تُستخدم هذه المعلومات إلّا بهدف التواصل معك ولن تُشارك أو تُؤجّر أو تُباع.

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

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