Daiana e Issa

Daiana Elizabeth is originally from a town in southern Mexico. She has a passion for visual arts and music. She has been playing the guitar, bass, and piano for several years and enjoys learning new things, connecting with people, being empathetic, and supporting anyone in need.

Five years ago, she migrated to the state of Nuevo León in search of better job opportunities, as she faced closed doors and discrimination due to being a transgender person. She experienced gender-based violence and rejection in her previous location. In May of the current year 2023, she lost her job due to transphobia, prompting her to migrate to Mexico City. There, the Secretariat of Inclusion and Social Welfare provided her with assistance and referred her to Casa Frida, a safe space where she has regained her self-confidence.

In the future, Daiana Elizabeth aspires to become an activist representing the community, advocating for the rights of dissenting individuals who have experienced situations similar to hers or even more complex ones. She also hopes to pursue her personal projects, although she acknowledges that there is still much work to be done to make this country an inclusive and safe place for the LGBTQ+ community.