Iya, a term that simply means "auntie" in some cultures, but for those who knew her, it represented so much more. Iya was a ladyboy, a term used in Southeast Asia to refer to a transgender woman or a man who exhibits traditionally feminine qualities. She was a beacon of hope and a figure of inspiration for many in the LGBTQ+ community.
Iya, a term that simply means "auntie" in some cultures, but for those who knew her, it represented so much more. Iya was a ladyboy, a term used in Southeast Asia to refer to a transgender woman or a man who exhibits traditionally feminine qualities. She was a beacon of hope and a figure of inspiration for many in the LGBTQ+ community.