Trans Awareness Week takes place every year between 13 November and 19 November to help raise the visibility of trans people and address issues members of the community face.

Over the last four decades, the fight against HIV has gone hand-in-hand with the fight for social justice and equality – this rings especially true for trans communities. Trans people have been some of the loudest voices in the fight against HIV – demanding change from governments that buried their heads in the sand. The incredible progress we’ve seen around HIV would not be possible without their contributions.

As an organisation, we're acutely aware of the relentless attacks that trans and non-binary people are being subjected to every day – online, in the media, in-person and - shamefully - by political leaders. We're utterly appalled by these attacks.

The transphobia we see today is similar to abhorrent tactics used to historically target people living with HIV – we called it out then and we'll call it out now. Trans rights are human rights. They should never be up for debate. We're committed to doing everything we can to ensure trans people are not left behind in the fight against HIV, and the delivery of better sexual health for all.

Our charity is unashamedly trans inclusive, speaking out against discrimination and injustice whenever we can. Trans sexual health has historically been neglected, with trans, non-binary and gender diverse people often find they are left out of mainstream sexual health information and can feel uncomfortable attending sexual health clinics due to prejudice, misgendering and being given incorrect information about their bodies. It's vital that all HIV and sexual health services, without exception, sensitively and effectively provide care for all trans people.

We all deserve sexual health information written with our bodies and experience in mind – that’s why we launched a sexual health resource for trans, non-binary and gender diverse people which was developed, co-produced and peer-reviewed by over 200 people from trans communities. We have a proud history of responding to the sexual health needs of trans people and will continue doing so.

We continue to stand together with our trans friends, colleagues and service users, today and always.