APTN - Asia Pacific Transgender Network

On this #IntersexAwarenessDay, we stand in solidarity with intersex people, amplifying their voices and advocating for their rights. Intersex people are born with sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female. Like transgender communities, intersex people face systemic discrimination, medical pathologization, and violations of bodily autonomy. We’ve reached out to intersex activists from Intersex Asia and Transmen Indonesia to share their opinions on the legal difficulties they’ve faced in their countries - read more to find out what they think! #IntersexAwarenessDay #IntersexRights #TransRights

Despite a long history of cultural gender diversity in India, accessibility to trans healthcare can be a challenge to many trans people. Learn more about Indian trans healthcare in this post, and in the COMP CBM report here: bit.ly/3zBCC6r The COMP CBM is a community-based mapping of competency of trans healthcare in multiple countries in Asia Pacific. #transcompcbmtool #towardstransformativehealthcare #thedoctorisinclusive #india

Launching an Advocacy Campaign can sound complicated, but it can be approachable once you break it down! Learning how to identify your goals and what you can work to change is your first step. Read more about it here! Want to know more? Read our full advocacy toolkit here: bit.ly/3zST4Qq #APTNResources #TransAdvocacy #Toolkit

[REPOST from International Trans Fund (ITF)] We are excited to announce that the 9th grant cycle is now open! This year we are continuing to accept applications exclusively through the ITF’s grants portal. This helps streamline the application process, ensuring that all submissions are managed efficiently and securely. We invite trans-led groups with budgets under $100 000 to apply. The deadline is December 2. Learn about the application process, grant types, eligibility criteria and Application Guidelines here: bit.ly/3zI4HcU

Myth #3: “Transness is a choice, and is a social fad that can be influenced by peer pressure or trends” Transness is something that is deeply personal, and cannot be influenced! #TransMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AmplifyTrans #AmplifyTransConsortium #TransThriveVoices

Myth #2: “Many trans people regret their decisions and detransition, so transition should be banned” Did you know that medical affirming care actually has one of the lowest regret rates of all medical procedures? Read more for more statistics! #TransMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AmplifyTrans #AmplifyTransConsortium #TransThriveVoices

Myth #1: “Trans people are mentally ill, and should be treated by making feel them comfortable in the gender they were assigned at birth.” Being trans is not a mental illness in and of itself - Read on to learn more about what makes a mentally healthy trans person! #TransMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AmplifyTrans #AmplifyTransConsortium #TransThriveVoices

✨ This #MentalHealthDay, let’s debunk some common myths and misconceptions about the trans experience! ✨ Mental health matters for everyone, but for trans and gender-diverse people, navigating societal stigma can take a toll. It’s time to challenge the harmful stereotypes that contribute to this! Living authentically and free from stigma is vital for trans wellbeing. Let’s continue to work towards acceptance and equality! 💜 #TransMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AmplifyTrans #AmplifyTransConsortium #TransThriveVoices

Are you passionate about helping a trans organisation make a difference in the Asia Pacific region? APTN is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to play a crucial role in supporting our work advocating for the rights and well-being of trans and gender-diverse communities. 💼 If you have a strong background in finance, experience in nonprofit organizations, and a passion for advancing trans rights, we want to hear from you! Click here for more info: bit.ly/4dCAERx #Hiring #FinanceOfficer #TransRights #Thailand  #APTNJobs

“Queer ideology is a Western Import” is a common line touted by anti-gender actors in Asia Pacific, but it is a line that is factually wrong. Trans identities have existed in Asia Pacific long before the age of colonization. In fact, the real Western import was the homophobia and transphobia colonizers brought along with them, evident in the use of section 377A imported by British law. We have always been here. We will continue to be here, and no rule, law, or legislation can eradicate queer and trans identities from the Asia Pacific. #LGBTQHistoryMonth #TransRights #LGBTQRights