Sabah Choudrey is an award-winning British Muslim consultant, writer, speaker and LGBTQ+ activist. Since co- founding the first Trans Pride event in the UK, Trans Pride Brighton in 2013, Sabah has continued to make a number of impactful and inspiring differences across a multitude of communities.
In 2014, Sabah joined Gendered Intelligence, working their way up to Senior Youth Work Practitioner, supporting young trans and non-binary people. During their time there, Sabah co-founded Colours Youth Network, an organisation that supports LGBTQIA+ POC youth across the UK, building resilient and strengthened communities. Sabah has also served as a psychotherapist for Naz Project London, providing counselling on mental health, sexuality, relationships and sexual health. In 2024, they were appointed Director of Middlesex Pride, working to increase visibility, safety, and solidarity across the region. Sabah is currently a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Co-ordinator and EDI Specialist at Friends of the Earth, guiding senior leaders, management, and partners to embed diversity, equality, and inclusion across the organisation.
Alongside their fantastic advocacy, Sabah is the Vice Chair of the Trustee Board at the Inclusive Mosque Initiative. As a result of the important work they have conducted over the years, Sabah is the recipient of numerous awards. For Trans Pride Brighton, they won Best Trans Event in Brighton 2014, 2015, and were nominated for Best Trans Event at the National Diversity Awards 2016. In 2015, they were featured on The Rainbow List and is the winner of the Gay Times Future Fighter Honour 2021, as well as the National Advisor for LGBT Health Award 2022. Most recently, Sabah was chosen for the Diversity Power List 2024/2025, which highlights the 50 most influential DEI advocates across the UK. Sabah is also the author of ‘Supporting Trans People of Colour’, labelled as ‘essential reading’ by Diva Magazine.
With the incredible TEDx Talk ‘Brown, Trans, Muslim, and Proud’ under their belt, Sabah has spoken at ILGA Europe, Malmö Pride and more. As an artist and wellbeing practitioner, they have also supported LGBTQIA+ theatre artists such as Krishna Istha and through Milk Presents. With topics ranging from racism, representation, queer identities to intersectionality and activism, Sabah is the perfect addition to a multitude of events and engagements with their rare ability to connect with diverse audiences, instilling powerful and meaningful action.
Sabah Choudrey's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Trans Awareness and Gender Diversity
- LGBTQ Communities
- Intersectionality (Faith, Race, Gender, Sexuality)
- Solidarity, Privilege, and Power
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Sabah created a truly powerful and emotionally resonant space by sharing their raw and deeply personal experience of caring for their father through the lens of an LGBTQ+ identity. Their vulnerability invited others to reflect, not just on caregiving or queerness, but on how love, grief, identity, and culture intersect in ways we don’t often speak about openly. The conversation went far beyond the expected, touching many of our attendees in ways that were unanticipated but deeply impactful. Several members reached out afterwards to say how much Sabah’s story had stayed with them — it made them pause, reflect, and rethink how they show up for others. It was one of those rare moments where a speaker doesn’t just inform, but transforms the space.” - Radhika Joshi, Procurement operations specialist, DS Smith
“This highly accessible and important book breaks free from overwhelmingly white trans-narratives that indelibly link queerness to whiteness. Choudrey skilfully brings gender fluidity within Asia, Africa and the Americas, with its relationship to colonialism and the British Empire, out of the shadows.” - Eugene, Author of The Race Conversation
“A much needed resource for all individuals, groups and organisations looking to become more inclusive of trans people of colour. After a helpful primer on key concepts and language, Sabah Choudrey succinctly summarises the impact of intersecting axes of oppression, and sets out clearly what we need to do – from self reflection to systemic change – in order to cultivate safer spaces and practices. A deeply helpful and engaging read from start to finish.” - Meg-John, author of How To Understand Your Gender
- 2025 - Safeguarding & Wellbeing Co-Ordinator & EDI Specialist, Friends of the Earth
- 2025 - Community Volunteer, Lampton Leisure
- 2025 - Coach, London Transport Museum
- 2024 - Chosen For the Diversity Power List 2024/2025
- 2024 - Became Director of Middlesex Pride
- 2023 - Vice Chair of the Trustee Board, Inclusive Mosque Initiatives
- 2022 - Published 'Supporting Trans People of Colour'
- 2022 - Winner of the National Advisor for LGBT Health Award
- 2021 - Winner of the Gay Times Future Fighter Honour
- 2017 - Psychotherapist, Naz Project London
- 2016 - Trans Pride Brighton Nominated for Best Trans Event at the National Diversity Awards
- 2016 - Co-founded Colours Youth Network
- 2015 - Trans Pride Brighton Wins Best Trans Event in Brighton
- 2015 - Featured on The Rainbow List
- 2014 - Trans Pride Brighton Wins Best Trans Event in Brighton
- 2014 - Joined Gendered Intelligence
- 2013 - Co-founded the First Trans Pride Event in the UK, Trans Pride Brighton
How to hire Sabah Choudrey
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