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Table of Contents
- Trans-Led Groups and Initiatives
- Organizational Resources
- Terminology and FAQs
- Safety from Violence (Including Partner/Domestic Violence)
- Youth
- Stigma and Discrimination
- Socioeconomic Realities
- Legal Concerns
- Health Issues
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Surveys and Reports
- Resources from The Well Project
Despite bearing a high burden of HIV, violence, and other symptoms of injustice worldwide, people of transgender experience (trans people) have been historically underserved and underrepresented as part of the response to the HIV pandemic.
In recent years, organizations have become more aware of how ill-served the transgender population has been by the global HIV response. Changes are (slowly) being made to adequately serve trans communities and fund trans-led work. The list of resources below can help you get started with information and support for community building, health issues, safety from violence, legal barriers, and more.
Trans-Led Groups and Initiatives
- Positively Trans (T+) (Transgender Law Center)
- Arianna's Center (Florida, US)
- Trans Lifeline
- TransLatin@ Coalition
- Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SnapCo.) (Atlanta, US)
- IRGT: A Global Network of Trans Women and HIV
- African Trans Network
- Red Lactrans (South America Region, en español)
- Asia Pacific Transgender Network (Asia Pacific Region)
Organizational Resources
- Adcocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (University of California-San Francisco)
- Transgender Europe
- National LGBTQ Task Force
- Transgender Resources (GLAAD)
- 100 Organizations Supporting Trans People in All 50 States (Them)
Terminology and FAQs
- Understanding Transgender People: The Basics (A4TE)
- Transgender Identity Terms and Labels (Planned Parenthood)
- Stylebook and Coverage Guide (Trans Journalists Association)
- Transgender FAQ (GLAAD)
- Glossary of Transgender Terms (Johns Hopkins University)
Safety from Violence (Including Partner/Domestic Violence)
Find a shelter and/or services
- Trans Lifeline's Hotline (check website for hours and alternatives): A peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers at 877-565-8860
- Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español
- Full anonymity and confidentiality
- No non-consensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
- Anti-Violence Project; 24-Hour Hotline: 212-714-1141
- Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) National Directory
Additional violence-related resources
- Community United Against Violence
- The Network/La Red
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs
- National Network to End Domestic Violence
- Criminalization as Violence Against Women Living with HIV (Positive Women's Network-USA)
Youth
- How Do I Know if I'm Trans? (Point of Pride)
- I Think I Might Be Transgender (Advocates for Youth, PDF; also available in Arabic and Spanish)
- HIV and Young Transgender People (World Health Organization, PDF)
Stigma and Discrimination
Socioeconomic Realities
- Transgender in the Workplace: A Career & Resource Guide for Employees & Employers (Learn How to Become)
- Housing & Homelessness (A4TE)
- Economic Empowerment Resources for People Living with HIV (The Well Project)
Legal Concerns
- Know Your Rights (A4TE)
- Passport and Identity Document Information for the Transgender Community (Lambda Legal)
Health Issues
- Transgender Health Patient Resources (American Academy of HIV Medicine)
- HIV Care for Transgender Women (Chase Brexton Health Services, PDF)
- Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People (UCSF Transgender Care)
- The Fenway Institute (Boston, Mass.)
- Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (New York, NY)
- Trans Lifeline (US, 877-565-8860; Canada, 877-330-6366)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US, 988)
- International Suicide Hotlines
Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual Health for Transwomen (Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, PDF)
- Trans Sex Ed: Ten Great Sexual Health Resources (QueerDoc)
- Sex as a Trans Woman (Terrence Higgins Trust)
- What Do I Need to Know About Sexual Health as a Trans or Nonbinary Person? (Planned Parenthood)
- Trans Fertility in Conversation (San Francisco AIDS Foundation)
- Sexual Health for Trans Masculine People (Terrence Higgins Trust)
- Look Good, Feel Better: A Trans Masc Guide (APTN, PDF)
Surveys and Reports
- National Transgender Discrimination Survey: Full Report (A4TE)
- Wellness for Our Communities – Positively Trans Needs Assessment Results (Transgender Law Center, PDF)
- Implementing Comprehensive HIV and STI Programmes with Transgender People (Multiple authors; available in Spanish)
Resources from The Well Project
- Women of Transgender Experience Living with HIV (fact sheet)
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality (fact sheet)
- Transgender Women: HIV Prevention as a Priority (fact sheet)
- What You Need to Know: HIV Among Transgender Women and Barriers to Care (2017 webinar)
- Women of Transgender Experience (topic index)
- "Gender" topic tag on A Girl Like Me (blog platform featuring personal stories)
