Our new series: “Trans realities and STIs”

Through personal stories and accessible information, This short video highlights the realities faced by transgender people regarding STIs and hepatitis C, and addresses the challenges they face.

The video explores the connections between gender identity, stigma, and health, in order to to better understand these issues and take action.

This video comes at a time of growing concern within the sociopolitical landscape for gender-diverse communities. Indeed, the government-appointed “committee of experts” recently released its report on gender identity. After reading this report, which has been widely contested, we are deeply concerned about the future of transgender people and their current situation : limited access to healthcare without discrimination, a lack of psychosocial support, and a lack of specific data on the impact of STIs in these populations.

The goal of this video is simple: to break down stereotypes, promote harm reduction, and remind everyone that they deserve to be recognized in every aspect of their identity.

This educational video was created by the CAPAHC (Centre associatif polyvalent d’aide hépatite C) in collaboration with the Quebec HIV/AIDS Portal (PVSQ), based in Montreal, Quebec. These two community organizations provide information, training, and support to people living with hepatitis C or HIV, as well as to their loved ones.

This video was produced with financial support from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Written, narrated, filmed, and edited by Bells Larsen.

Music by Bells Larsen.

We would like to thank James McKye and Noah Benoit for their advice and support. Above all, we would like to thank Étienne for his participation.

For more information on hepatitis C, visit the website: https://capahc.com or contact us directly at info@capahc.com or at 1-866-522-0444 (toll-free in Canada).

For more information on HIV, visit: https://pvsq.org or call:

In Montreal: (514) 523-4636.

Outside Montreal: #1-877-Portail (767-8245)

For more information, resources, and support for transgender people living in the Greater Montreal area, visit: https://cactusmontreal.org/soutien-aux-personnes-trans

Transgender people are more likely to face systemic oppression and therefore have greater difficulty accessing the care they need, particularly in the social sphere.

If you know someone in distress, please contact: https://988.ca/fr