Maria Belen Shemale -

is a prominent Argentine activist and archivist known for her pioneering work in trans rights and the preservation of transgender history. Born in 1973 in Luján, she moved to Buenos Aires at age 16 to express her gender identity, initially turning to sex work due to the limited options for trans women in the early 1990s. Key Contributions and Activism

: In 1993, she co-founded the Asociación de Travestis de Argentina (later ATTTA ), serving as its president until 2001. maria belen shemale

: In 2012, Correa founded this archive to safeguard the history of Argentina's trans community through photographs, videos, and documents. It now contains over 25,000 items and has gained international acclaim for its historical and political value. is a prominent Argentine activist and archivist known

: Correa is recognized as a fundamental figure in the push for Argentina's Gender Identity Law (2012) , which allows individuals to change their legal name and gender without medical diagnosis or surgery. : In 2012, Correa founded this archive to