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Transforming Health: International Rights-Based Advocacy for Trans Health

February 14, 2013

This report profiles 16 projects from organizations across that world that confront barriers to adequate health and health care for trans people.

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Sexual Health & Rights

The Open Society Foundations work to ensure that people who are stigmatized because of their sexual practices, sexual orientation, or gender identity have access to quality health and social services and can effectively advocate for their rights.

Open Society Voices

Condemning Sex Workers is a Dangerous Proposition

April 26, 2013 by Rachel Thomas 17

The “anti-prostitution pledge” detracts from the very goals of the U.S.’s HIV and AIDS programs, and violates first amendment rights.

Opposing Voices Come Together to Protect Free Speech

April 9, 2013 by Zoe Hudson 1

Voices from the left, right, and center are speaking out at the U.S. Supreme Court against a law limiting free speech.

A Signature Is Not Enough

March 25, 2013 by Tamar Ezer 5

Protecting patients from forced sterilization will require more than signed forms to ensure consent.

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What Kind of a Detective Are You?

With help from civil society and progressive ministerial guidelines, Police in Kyrgyzstan have embraced public health programs that also protect and serve sex workers and drug users.

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