: Transgender people often experience high rates of HIV infection and lack access to gender-affirming care.
: Always use the pronouns a person asks you to use. If you aren't sure, it's okay to ask politely or use gender-neutral "they/them."
: Individuals who do not subscribe to the conventional binary of "man" or "woman".
: Because many LGBTQ+ individuals face rejection from biological families, "chosen families"—supportive networks of friends and peers—are a cornerstone of the culture. 4. Challenges & Advocacy
