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Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit

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This resource kit presents an overview of current health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. While many challenges exist with regards to the availability of data, this kit aims to create awareness among prevention specialists and healthcare providers of the needs...

8 Best Practices for HIV Prevention Among Trans People

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This information sheet lists eight best practices for preventing HIV among transgender (trans) individuals: ground the prevention work in the community; be mindful of race and ethnicity, as one size does not fit all; utilize multidisciplinary approaches to HIV prevention; Get the facts! Assess...

12 Populations Being Left Behind

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This poster illustrates the 12 populations being left behind worldwide in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including: people living with HIV but don't know it, young women, prisoners, migrants, injecting drug users, sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgendered persons, pregnant women, children...

Deeper Look: Transgender People and HIV

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This webpage from AIDSVu looks into the intersection between transgender individuals and HIV. It discusses that in the United States, the discrimination against people in the transgender community extends into the healthcare system, leading to disparate outcomes in medical care and preventive...

Working with LGBT Students of Color: A Guide for Educators

The following considerations are meant to help educators think more deeply about the experiences of LGBT students of color and their needs. It is not an exhaustive list, but one that was created in hopes of inspiring additional thoughts and questions amongst school staff.

How to Signal You are an Ally in a Hostile Environment

LGBTQ Ally in Hostile Environment (PDF)

In 2023 alone, over 600 anti-LGBTQ bills have been passed, in some cases making it harder for teachers and allies to signal their support for their LGBTQ students.

This guide to suggests a few tips on how to let LGBTQ young people know that someone is a safe person to turn to.

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