Maysa is a transfeminist journalist from London, UK and openDemocracy’s trans rights reporting fellow. In her work she centres the perspectives of transfeminine people who experience racism, classism and disability. She is investigating the barriers that trans people face in accessing hormone replacement therapy, and has written on the economic effects of transphobia in the UK. Previously, she spearheaded a campaign to improve trans experiences at university and has coordinated a network delivering free services to trans people.
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Published in: 50.50: Analysis9 ways the NHS could be improved for trans peopleANALYSIS: Trans people are being forced into the ‘grey market’ to access HRT. It doesn’t have to be this way
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Published in: 50.50: InvestigationTrans people are turning to the unregulated ‘grey market’ for hormonesUnable to wait years for the NHS, trans people are DIY-ing with hormones bought online from unregulated sources
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Published in: 50.50: OpinionPatriarchy, not biology, disadvantages cis women in sportBlaming trans women for the disadvantages faced by women in sport lets the real culprit off the hook
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Published in: 50.50: FeatureHow 2022 will be remembered for trans people in the UKScotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill ended the year on a high note – almost. Here’s 2022 in trans history
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Published in: 50.50: NewsParents say trans youth were ‘left in limbo’ following Tavistock legal caseMermaids report shows negative impact of Bell v Tavistock legal case on trans children and their parents
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Published in: 50.50: NewsStaff at trans charity targeted by trolls describe impact of abuse and doxxingMermaids staff received more than 100 abusive calls and messages in the wake of a misleading news article