This Smart Guide helps trans and gender diverse communities effectively use GATE’s Policy Brief on trans men’s inclusion in the HIV response and broader health policies.
Our goal is to make advocacy easier by providing clear guidance on using the Policy Brief to push for trans-inclusive health initiatives.
HIV continues to disproportionately affect trans and gender diverse people, who have the lowest global viral suppression rate (44%) among key populations. Despite this, trans men remain excluded from global HIV responses. The most urgent issues include:
- Reliable, disaggregated data on trans men.
- Implementation of WHO’s ICD-11 classification.
- Recognition of diverse identities, bodies, and sexual practices.
This Smart Guide is a game-changer for advocacy, policy reform, and community empowerment. It provides practical steps to demand trans men’s inclusion in the global HIV response at national, regional, and global levels.
