Titled ‘Living Proof’, it is an ongoing visual-storytelling project that seeks to document the lives of LGBTIQ+ communities in Sri Lanka. ’ – jake OorloffEven within a context of draconian laws that criminalise and serve to render a community vulnerable in society, the Sri Lankan LGBTIQ+ community has remained defiant, challenging hegemonic gender and sexual norms and living their own realities and truths. I don’t think I can mention one specific day as the day I started to transition. Sashini is committed to helping her Trans sisters and engages in sex work to support herself. All photos and accompanying text courtesy of the Living Proof Project.

Source: The Nation June 27, 2021 12:00 UTC