Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Bessy Ferrera
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026
1. Bessy Ferrera Marker
Bessy Ferrera
1979-2019
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Transgenderrechten-activiste en sekswerker Bessy Ferrera wordt met liefde herinnerd om haar levenslange inzet voor lhbtqia+-mensen met hiv, sekswerkers en slachtoffers van trans- en homofobisch geweld in Honduras.
Transgender rights activist and sex worker Bessy Ferrera is remembered for her lifelong commitment to and support for LGBTQIA+ people with HIV, sex workers and victims of transphobic and homophobic violence in Honduras.
Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 2019.
Location. 52° 22.41′ N, 4° 53.239′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is at the intersection of Raadhuisstraat and Herengracht, on the right when traveling west on Raadhuisstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 26, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DE,
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Georgina Beyer (here, next to this marker); Benno Premsela (a few steps from this marker); Janine Wegman (a few steps from this marker); Max Lievendag (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Caïro (within shouting distance of this marker); Inge Intven (within shouting distance of this marker); Betty Paërl (within shouting distance of this marker); Tania Leon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Bessy Ferrera (HRD Memorial). Excerpt:
Bessy Ferrera was a transgender and sex rights defender and member of Arcoíris, an organisation that provides support to LGBTI+ persons who are victims of violence, works on awareness initiatives, promotes HIV prevention programmes, and lobbies the Honduran government(Submitted on September 23, 2026.)to advance LGBTI+ rights in the country. Bessy Ferrera was named as a focal point by Arcoíris association within the Right Here, Right Now (Derechos aquí y Ahora) Platform of Honduras.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 20262. Bessy Ferrera Marker - wide view, looking west on Raadhuisstraat
On the night of 7 July 2019, while Bessy was working in the streets of Comayagüela, two unidentified men approached her in a car with dark windows and shot her multiple times, killing her instantly. During the attack, another coworker was injured by gunshots and taken to the Hospital Escuela Universitario, where she is currently receiving medical attention. Two men have been detained so far in relation to the attack.
This is not the first time that attacks against transgender sex workers occur in Honduras, where the LGBTI+ community are frequently targeted, following a pattern of extreme cruelty and intimidation. …
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
