Casa de las muñecas (Doll’s House) by Kenya Cuevas is not just a book, it is a manifesto of defiance, a searing testament to human resilience that tears open the wounds of injustice to expose a truth we cannot ignore. Kenya Cuevas, a transgender woman, activist, and symbol of relentless struggle, bares her soul in these pages, recounting a life scarred by rejection, violence, and discrimination. From the horrors of life on the streets to the creation of shelters and safe spaces for the transgender community, this book is the story of a woman who refused to be erased, who rose again and again in the face of a system determined to silence her.
Through unwavering strength, courage, and the support of those who believe in justice, Kenya transformed unimaginable pain into decisive action, exclusion into safe havens, and isolation into a network of support that now saves lives. Casa de las muñecas challenges every reader to confront the structures that perpetuate hatred, to question the world around them, and to take an active role in creating change. It is an urgent, indispensable account of struggle, memory, and dignity in a Mexico wounded by persistent violence.
Kenya Cytlaly Cuevas Fuentes, born in Mexico City on September 5, 1983, is a fearless human rights defender whose activism changed history. She ensured that the transfeminicide of her companion, Paola Buenrostro, became the first case officially recognized as a transfeminicide by Mexico City’s Human Rights Commission in 2019. She founded Casa de las Muñecas Tiresias and Casa Hogar Paola Buenrostro, the first shelter for transgender women in Mexico, and championed the Paola Buenrostro Law, earning national recognition and numerous awards for her tireless advocacy.
