Photographer captures intimate moments among a group of trans women in Peru
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When photojournalist Danielle Villasana first met Tamara in the spring of 2013, she had no idea where their friendship would lead.
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Female' captures uniqueness, diversity of trans women through photography
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A Light Inside - The Book — Danielle Villasana
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Photographer captures intimate moments among a group of trans women in Peru
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Mario Testino returns home to focus on the beauty of Peru, Mario Testino
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Journalist produces documentary on female genital mutilation
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I have rights” photo exhibition depicts the lives of transgender people in Peru
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Beautiful photos of the trans community over the last 50 years
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Previous Community Engagement Fellowship Recipients - Carolina Center for Public Service
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A Light Inside - The Book — Danielle Villasana
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Vandalized Phallus Statue Starts Discussion of Peru's Queer History
Discrimination part of everyday life for Peru's trans people
A Light Inside - The Book — Danielle Villasana
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PHOTOS: The Struggles and Resilience of Trans Women Living in Peru
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Women and nonbinary photographers capture 2022