Manu Mireles Muchacho is a non-binary person, migrant, trans-feminist and human rights activist, with an emphasis on the rights of the trans collective. Manu holds a degree in Education Sciences. Manu is an academic secretary and teacher with Popular Trans High School Mocha Celis and general secretary and partner founder of the Mocha Celis Civil Association. Manu has served as general coordinator of the Popular School of Genders and Diversity La Mocha-Brandon and as a professor and researcher at UBA. Manu is also a doctoral student studying Education.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Political and Social Promotion Workshop for Activists of the LGBTQ+ Collective

The project trained political leaders of the LGBTTINB+ community in Argentina, improving the capacity of the community to build popular, territorial and intersectional organizations, and to have a real impact on the local public agenda. Six training sessions were conducted on human rights, political participation, Latin American trans theory, and social policies. Featured speakers included representatives from organizations in other countries, fostering international collaboration and networking beyond Argentina's borders.

A video that highlights the story of the training participants is available here: https://youtu.be/MkY5grNG4uw 

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Manu participated in the IVLP Project Human Rights Across the Americas, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Cultural Vistas, in partnership with Global Ties Arizona, San Diego Diplomacy Council and Global New Orleans.

U.S. Communities Visited

Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA

“All of the meetings produced different perspectives on the part of their leader or leadership, including how to think about and address various issues, keeping in mind that we should always have a communal perspective. Another very valuable aspect of the meetings was that the participants were constantly thinking about the historicity of our collective processes to have an accurate and territorial viewpoint. The space was very enriching.” – Project Participant

Country: Argentina 

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