the word waria is written on their banner. waria combines wanita, the indonesian word with man, with pria, for woman, and is the name given to transgender people in indonesia. recently, they've begun standing up for their rights. living at the margins of society, many waria turn to prostitution after being abandoned by their families or unable to find regular work. this house is on the outskirts of jakarta. it's the focal point of a project aiming to promote the social acceptance of waria. mami yulie, the community leader works to uphold their rights while also providing assistance and support. activities include providing a home for elderly waria who have nowhere to go. and job training for waria lacking employment. indonesia is a nation of 240 million people. it has the largest muslim population in the world. many muslims view waria as taboo and against the teachings of islam. however, attitudes are starting to show signs of change. the first islamist school, especially for waria, is now open. some religious leaders have act

the word waria is written on their banner.