International Youth Day
In commemoration of Youth Day, 9 LGBTQ youth groups in Singapore have come together to pen this Youth Day message to LGBTQ youths in Singapore. Happy Youth Day and let’s work towards a more inclusive Singapore!
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PrEPARING ASIA: A new direction for HIV prevention among MSM
Tell Us What You Know about PrEP It doesn’t matter if it’s a little or a lot, we want to hear from you. Dear colleagues and friends, Warm greetings from us in APCOM. We wish to extend our gratitude for your confidence to APCOM as a regional community representation of MSM and transgender people. We are […]
Support from friends and family
Amidst the controversial debate on LGBTI issues of late, my mother and dear friend comes out to appeal for support, acceptance and understanding for LGBTI individuals.
WHAT MOST OF MY STRAIGHT FRIENDS THINK OF GAY MEN
Before interning at gayhealth.sg, I was predominantly surrounded by the typical straight male friends – those who were not comfortable with the idea of being gay. I only knew one guy who identified himself as was gay. You can tell by now that my exposure to the gay community have been rather minimal. This article is a light-hearted and comical perspective of a few of my straight friends’ view about gay men. Of course some of them disagree with a few of the points. These myths, no matter how ridiculous they may sound, still exists! Read on to see what these myths are and tell me what you think in the comments section below!! Feel free to add on to this list of myths if you can.
Avin’s Speech at Pink Dot 2015
Avin Tan, Singapore’s second person living with HIV to come out publicly, shares the community stage with his mum at Pink Dot 2015. He shares about his fears of coming out, how his mum supported him and what he hopes the community can do to make Singapore a better place for all.
Pink Dot 2015 Pledge Badge
Take a pledge and support the freedom to love with gayhealth.sg at PinkDotSG. This is Singapore, this is Where Love Lives
Job Opportunities
If you’re a citizen or a permanent resident and if looking for a career change that is both challenging and fulfilling, join Singapore’s leading independent, non-government organisation of HIV experts. AFA dedicates it’s mission to fighting AIDS/HIV infection in Singapore. It draws upon a network of healthcare professionals, advocates, educators and volunteers, to implement educational, testing, treatment […]
LGBT youth at higher risk of suicide, more support needed
I refer to this week’s Talking Point, “When kids think of suicide”. Studies across the world have proven that one group with a higher risk of suicidal behaviour is LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) youth. Research in the United States shows that these youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual […]