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Sexual vulnerability risk profiles of transgender women. Bedoya-Carvajal, O.A., Gutierrez-Monsalve, J.A., Berbesí Fernández, D.Y., Cardona-Arango, D., & SeguraCardona, A.M. (2024). Rev. CES Psico, 17(2), 128-141. https://lnkd.in/dz6g8968 Abstract Sexual vulnerability is structured based on situations that closely affect the free, conscious, and timely decision-making related to sexuality and the effective enjoyment of it, the limitations of access to guarantees and services that contribute to good health, and the scarce social support, which are exacerbated in the transgender population. To generate profiles of sexual vulnerability risk in this population, a cross-sectional observational study and a multiple correspondence analysis were conducted with a sample of 217 transgender women from the city of Medellin (Colombia). Three profiles were defined according to the level of risk, low, medium, and high. According to the profiles, it is evident that low sexual vulnerability in the transgender women population is related to protective factors and practices, such as: - not engaging in #SexWork, - knowing their #HIV status, - having social support if needed, and - having few sexual partners; while practices such as low adherence to condom use and sex work are related to increased risk of sexual vulnerability. Keywords: #Transgender Persons; #Vulnerability Analysis; #SocialVulnerability.

Sometimes I feel exhausted and lonely to bring gender gap to the light, but the numbers still shock me. I hope they do the same to you. "Sexual violence and exploitation, the unequal division of unpaid care and domestic work, and discrimination in public office, all remain huge barriers. All these areas of inequality have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic: there has been a surge in reports of sexual violence, women have taken on more care work due to school closures, and 70% of health and social workers globally are women. [...] At the current rate, it will take an estimated 300 years to end child marriage, 286 years to close gaps in legal protection and remove discriminatory laws, 140 years for women to be represented equally in positions of power and leadership in the workplace, and 47 years to achieve equal representation in national parliaments. [...] Worldwide, nearly half of married women lack decision-making power over their sexual and reproductive health and rights. 35 per cent of women between 15-49 years of age have experienced physical and/ or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence.1 in 3 girls aged 15-19 have experienced some form of female genital mutilation/cutting in the 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East, where the harmful practice is most common with a high risk of prolonged bleeding, infection (including HIV), childbirth complications, infertility and death. [...] In 2019, one in five women, aged 20-24 years, were married before the age of 18.  [...]" I wonder if humans are really sapiens.

The Social Costs of Gender Nonconformity for Transgender Adults: Implications for Discrimination and Health "Gender-affirming surgery is a surgical procedure, or series of procedures, that alters a person's physical appearance and sexual characteristics to resemble those associated with their identified gender. The phrase is most often associated with transgender health care and intersex medical interventions, although many such treatments are also pursued by cisgender and non-intersex individuals. It is also known as sex reassignment surgery, gender confirmation surgery, and several other names." Wikipedia "Research suggests that transgender people face high levels of discrimination in society, which may contribute to their disproportionate risk for poor health. However, little is known about whether gender nonconformity, as a visible marker of one's stigmatized status as a transgender individual, heightens trans people's experiences with discrimination and, in turn, their health. Using data from the largest survey of transgender adults in the United States, the National Transgender Discrimination Survey (N = 4,115), we examine the associations among gender nonconformity, transphobic discrimination, and health‐harming behaviors (i.e., attempted suicide, drug/alcohol abuse, and smoking). The results suggest that gender nonconforming trans people face more discrimination and, in turn, are more likely to engage in health‐harming behaviors than trans people who are gender conforming. Our findings highlight the important role of gender nonconformity in the social experiences and well‐being of transgender people. The Lives of Transgender People We use the terms transgender people and trans people to refer to individuals whose gender identity and expression do not normatively align with their assigned sex. The term gender nonconformity is used as a way to signify that one's gender expression breaks cultural expectations for normatively “doing gender” (West and Zimmerman 1987). In addition, the term gender transitioning is used to signify a social process wherein modifications are made to one's appearance, style of dress, hair, body, hormones, physical anatomy, and pronoun/name usage. The decision to undergo gender transitioning is typically motivated by one's desire to affirm one's gender identity (Mason‐Schrock 1996). Rather than a singular event, transitioning is generally a process that unfolds over time, taking anywhere from several months to several years. The Social Costs of Gender Nonconformity for Transgender Adults: Implications for Discrimination and Health https://lnkd.in/dw78UJFn

🌍 Did you know? Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence, often by an intimate partner. The long-term impacts are profound, including depression, anxiety, unplanned pregnancies, and life-altering health conditions like HIV. This is a global crisis that demands collective action. #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse 🚨 To hear more about that, don’t miss our webinar: Title: No Excuse: Uniting for Action Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM EAT Location: Online (link provided upon registration) 👥 Why should you attend? This webinar features an incredible panel of experts, including: Ms. Mira Abu Moghli (GESI & Child Protection Advisor) Dr. Kristie Drucza (CEO of Includovate) Dr. Gisela Carrasco Miró (Principal Researcher at Includovate) Mr. Emmanuel Kodwo Mensah (Associate Researcher at Includovate) In the webinar, we will delve into actionable solutions to end gender-based violence and femicide. This is your chance to gain insights, strategies, and tools to drive meaningful change in your community or organisation. 💡 Take action. Make a difference. This is more than an event; it’s a movement to protect lives, promote gender equality, and create lasting change. Be part of a global voice advocating for an end to violence against women. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dq6yMcDm Together, we can make a difference. #GenderEquality #16days #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse

How can #FamilyPlanning (FP) providers ensure that their clients reach their #ReproductiveHealth goals despite barriers they may face because of their gender? The Gender Competency Self-Assessment Tool for FP Providers offers a method for measuring the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of individual providers in 6 domains of gender competency. Read this blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/wsaK50R73Ck

Happy #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay! Sharing this slide I presented recently to help raise awareness of invisibility of sexual and gender diverse (SGD) people in clinical trials. There’s lots we can do to improve this picture... 📊 Standardizing data collection methods for sexual orientation and gender identity #SOGI 💭 Ensuring criteria don’t inadvertently exclude SGD individuals by assuming heterosexuality / cisgender identity (e.g. "men with prostate cancer" may exclude trans women from participation) 🤝 Involving the SGD community in research design in a meaningful and respectful way 💻 Committing to ongoing education on inclusive research practices Sending out much gratitude to everyone working to make trials more equitable. Equitable access to trials is crucial, not just so trial data aligns with population diversity but so folk in equity deserving communities are seen and included. ℹ More on SOGI data collection in oncology trials here (paywall) https://lnkd.in/gyB85KGU #clinicaltrials #equality #diversity #inclusion #ICTD2024 #EDI

Health – Transgender people face enormous health disparities, including staggering rates of HIV infection, lack of primary care (including individualized, medically necessary transition- related healthcare), and high rates of attempted suicide. Economics – Transgender people bear the economic consequences of discrimination, including high rates of poverty and unemployment, discrimination in education, and homelessness. Trans people are more than twice as likely to live in extreme poverty (earning under $10,000 a year), with Latinx transgender people facing three-and-a-half times, and Black transgender people facing three times, the poverty rate of the general U.S. population[1]. Safety – Transgender people, and Black transgender women especially, experience frightening levels of physical violence. This is particularly true among transgender people participating in sex work and other informal or criminalized economies. Brutal murders of transgender women occur with such alarming regularity, often with little response from law enforcement, that the American Medical Association declared violence against transgender people an epidemic in 2019. Civil Rights – Recognition and respect for the civil rights of trans people is critically important because their legal needs span many aspects of life. These needs include identity documents that accurately reflect who they are, protections from employment discrimination, and immigration rights, to name only a few. [1] James, S. E., Herman, J. L., Rankin, S., Keisling, M., Mottet, L., & Anafi, M. (2016). The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. Washington, DC: National Center for Transgender Equality. (about transgender issues)

Proud to witness the kick-off of the #16DaysofActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence, with the sound of war reverberating the #Int’lDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen (25 Nov) concluding on the #HumanRightsDay (10 Dec). Let’s raise our voices louder than ever!   According to the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) alarming data, “around one in five women, or 23.8 per cent, in Nepal experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime. The most common perpetrator is a current husband or intimate partner, responsible in more than 80 per cent of cases.” (https://lnkd.in/dPiW6sZr)   The United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency (#UNFPA) with the stronger than ever spirit of #LeavingNoOneBehind, together with our partners, is honored to support #UNiTetoEndViolenceAgainstWomen. This time, the mainstream agenda is Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (#GEDSI) in #HumanitarianAction with the ultimate objective to ensure dignity, safety and equality for all #ZeroGenderBasedViolence by 2030.

UNAIDS statement on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Georgia GENEVA, 1 October 2024—UNAIDS expresses deep concern over the recently adopted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Georgia, which poses serious risks to public health and human rights. UNAIDS supports the UN Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights' statement that these laws will “impose discriminatory restrictions on education, public discussion, and gatherings related to sexual orientation and gender identity.” These discriminatory laws violate fundamental rights to autonomy, dignity, and equality, exacerbating stigma and hindering LGBTQ+ people's access to essential health services. This undermines Georgia’s efforts to end AIDS and combat other infectious diseases. UNAIDS reiterates that laws discriminating against LGBTQ+ individuals have no place in modern society. They lead to harassment, discrimination, violence and social exclusion, jeopardizing efforts to end the HIV epidemic. We call on Georgian authorities to repeal these harmful laws, as they will further isolate marginalized communities and worsen public health outcomes. Stigma kills, but solidarity saves lives. Upholding the rights of LGBTQ+ people is crucial to advancing public health, social cohesion, and equality for all.

RWI Synthetics is observing the International Day of Transgender Visibility on March 31, 2024, a day set aside to recognize and celebrate transgender people. In 2021, the Canadian census showed that 1 in 300 Canadians aged 15 or older is transgender or non-binary. This amount is likely vastly understated, but it equates to 59,460 transgender and 41,355 non-binary Canadians, 62% of whom are younger than 35. This vulnerable population often reports poor mental health, suicide ideation, and mood disorders, which is why it is of utmost importance to uplift, support, and include all individuals. Within the Canadian Human Rights Act since 2017, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation prohibit discrimination against gender identity or expression. #TDOV #CanadianHumanRights #EqualOpportunity #AntiDiscrimination #Visibility