Malaysia: Minister’s order to take action against the transgender community must be revoked

The ICJ today condemned the order issued by Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Malaysia’s Minister in charge of religious affairs, to the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) to take action against the transgender community.

Zimbabwe: A better understanding of African MSM’s behaviour patterns will lead to optimised HIV service provision

In African countries where both gay sex and HIV are stigmatised, it can be challenging for HIV services to reach men who have sex with men (MSM).

Fiji: UNAIDS support to develop income generating entrepreneurship for sex workers

The required closure of borders and introduction of nightly curfews in March, signalled the start of difficult times for sex workers living in Fiji who solely depend on this income to support their families, many of whom are young single mothers.