Press conference: a new response to the HIV crisis among transgenders

The Alliance is holding a press conference at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City on new research showing an HIV crisis among the transgender community.

Representatives from transgender organisations in Latin America and Asia will share their experiences of the problems they face and the innovative and creative new approaches to accessing HIV services and securing their human rights.

A new response to the HIV crisis among transgenders

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Monday 4 August 2008

17:00–17:45

Press room 3, Media Centre, Hall A, Level 1, Centro Banamex, Mexico City



  • Chair & introduction: Anamaria Bejar, International HIV/AIDS Alliance
  • Speakers:
    • Marcela Romero, Latin American & Caribbean Transgender Network (REDLACTRANS)
    • Alvaro Bermejo, International HIV/AIDS Alliance
  • Q&A: 20 minutes