Publications on Transgender
Policy Brief on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in Southeast Asia
Resource | Publications,
This policy brief is based on a desk review of pertinent documents, including state submissions and shadow reports from ASEAN member-states and Timor-Leste. It includes the most recent periodic reports submitted by these countries, as well as the Concluding Observations from the CEDAW Committee, which were published between 2012 and 2017.
 
 
PrEP Literature Review
Resource | Publications,

According to the findings from this review, KPs value and recognise PrEP as additional protection against HIV infection (part of combination prevention programme). However, the perceived benefits and concerns around PrEP were motivated by the specific needs and experiences of the different KP groups. A few cross-cutting issues emerged, highlighting areas which need to be addressed for easier PrEP uptake.

 
 
Global PrEP Meeting Report
Resource | Publications,

To inform the content of the meeting, ITPC undertook a Literature Review to collate and examine views from key populations on use and access to PrEP. Key findings of the suggested that there is general acceptability and demand for PrEP among KPs as an additional option for HIV prevention within a comprehensive approach. However, there are a number of concerns, risks and barriers that will need to be addressed for successful PrEP uptake.

 
 
Trans Legal Mapping Report 2017: Recognition Before the Law (Second Edition)
Resource | Laws and Policies,
This report distinguishes between “sex/gender marker change” and “name change” processes, laws and policies.
 
 
Workshop Report: Changing Gears - Reanimating HIV services for MSM and Transgender/Hijra Communities under Multi-Country South Asia (MSA) HIV Programme
Resource | Publications,
The four days workshop in two batches was organized to reduce the impact of HIV among MSM and transgender population in South Asia.
 
 
Regional Overview of HIV among Transgender People
Resource | Presentations,
From barriers to bridges: Increasing access to HIV and other health services for trans people in Asia 20 September 2017 Bangkok, Thailand
 
 
Factsheet 8: Targeted Intervention among Key Population in Nepal, as of July 2017
Resource | Fact Sheets,
Facts on the targeted intervention among key population in Nepal.
 
 
Factsheet: HARiS - HIV and AIDS Response Indicator Survey 2016 for Male-to-Female Transgender
Resource | Fact Sheets,
Male-to-female transgender (TG) has been a neglected and hard-to-reach community, yet various overseas studies have shown that their HIV prevalence can be quite high. To better study the situation in Hong Kong, it has been included as one distinct at-risk populations in the HIV/AIDS Response Indicator Survey (HARiS) since 2014.
 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance in Pakistan: Round 5 - 2016-17
Resource | Publications,
This report provides biological and behavioural information related to HIV infection among four key populations: People who inject drugs (PWID), Men who have sex with men (MSM), Transgender populations and Female Sex Workers (FSWs).
 
 
Programmatic Mapping Readiness Assessment for Use with Key Populations
Resource | Tools,
The Programmatic Mapping Readiness Assessment Tool provides an adaptable step-by-step guide for conducting an mapping readiness assessment (MRA). The MRA focuses on the safety and well-being of KPs as a group and individuals within the group; helps identify the potential risks and benefits of conducting PM before initiating the mapping process; and guides discussions among program staff, steering committee members, and community leaders in creating an action plan to address risk.