Asia Pacific Transgender Network

Official page of APTN. In 2011, one transgender man insisted and drew attention to the need for inclusivity in the advocacy for transgender men.

Advocating for a society that upholds, respects, and protects the diversity, safety, equality, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. The Asia and Pacific Transgender Network was launched in December 2009 when 15 transgender women from 10 Asia and Pacific countries and areas came together to champion the health, legal and social rights of transgender women. A milestone in the history of t

ransgender people in the region, they demanded recognition to identify themselves as a distinct demographic group with their unique needs wishing to be separated from the MSM umbrella. He joined the APTN Board and all agreed with a new more inclusive mission statement:

The mission of APTN is to enable transgender women and men in the Asia and Pacific region to organise and advocate for the improvement their health, protection of their legal, social and human rights, and enhance their social wellbeing and quality of life. Trans Rights are Human Rights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y62Wr5rvsg

16/04/2026

The procedure of going through sexual reassignment surgery (SRS) is often shrouded in mystery - but with ’s vision, it soon won’t be.

Dia passionately talks about her vision of demystifying SRS through her project by interviewing people who have gone through the processes of SRS, and documenting their journeys from the physical, emotional, financial and social burdens.

14/04/2026

APTN is working on a project to map out the trans and gender diverse organizations out in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa!

From there, we are working to advocate for future funding models based on your needs; and together we can strengthen the trans, gender- diverse and q***r rights movement in this time that desperately needs it.

If you are a trans-led org, community network or support group, please take 20 minutes to fill up our survey!

Link here, scan our QR code, or click the link in bio: bit.ly/3PPdNft

09/04/2026

APTN’s fellow and participant in UN’s Trans Advocacy Week talks about how his project, Right to Heal, which is an SRHR booklet for the trans community, has been instrumental in reducing misinformation amongst the trans populations in Sri Lanka.

Listen to him share his painstaking journey of doing research, verifying it with professionals, and even expanding the booklet due to popular demand, and how community reception made it all worth the work!

07/04/2026

When it comes to trans and gender diverse movements, the decision of who gets funded often lies outside of our hands.

But we at APTN believe that the decision of how resources and power are shared should lie in with us. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

To further understand our landscape, APTN is mapping the future of movement funding in Asia, Pacific, and Africa. Do take 20 minutes to help us out with our research! 🥰

Link here, scan our QR code, or click the link in bio: bit.ly/3PPdNft

06/04/2026

APTN is hiring!!

We're looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to help oversee all human resource, administrative and finance matters.

If you're a Thai national and are interested in supporting the team fight for Trans rights and equality, send us an email at [email protected] by 30 April!

Full details here, or scan the QR code: bit.ly/48wyEdQ

03/04/2026

10 years ago, APTN launched the 'Finding your Place, Finding your Voice' survey in order to map out the trans organisations that were active around us.

It's now 10 years in the future, and the landscape has changed tremendously - trans rights are being rolled back in many countries, but new trans organisations and leadership, and movements continue to emerge. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

So if you're working to support and improve the lives of trans people in Asia, Africa, or the Pacific, help us map out this new landscape by filling up the 2nd edition of our Finding our Place, Finding our Voice' survey!

Link here, scan our QR code, or click the link in bio: bit.ly/3PPdNft

03/04/2026

31/03/2026

In 2026, anti-trans bills and legislations continue to chip away at the rights of the trans and gender-nonconforming community, and an extremely concerning pattern is clearly emerging.

Trans people continue to be scapegoats for authorities and the people in power as they continue to get away with committing countless atrocities internationally.

This , we need to shed more light on the rights being taken away from trans people day by day, and how our disappearing rights will lead to the rights of other minority groups as well. ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻

31/03/2026

[Posting on behalf of Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA World]

Funding decisions about LGBTI communities can only have meaningful impact when they are based on communities’ real needs and priorities.

You can help this happen! Take the LGBTI Pathways Survey and help build evidence that can influence donors and shift resources where they are most needed.

🗓 Open: 28 Jan – 21 Apr 2026
🔒 Anonymous and confidential
🌍 Global and regional focus

Take the survey and share it widely: https://lgbtipathways.org/welcome-to-the-lgbti-pathways-survey/

27/03/2026

Gender affirming care such as Hormone Replacement Therapy can be a vital part of many trans peoples’ journeys towards finding themselves.

However, many in the Pacific Islands often face difficulties obtaining gender affirming care within the Pacific Islands, often needing to travel to obtain them. Others focus on social transition, forgoing medical transition altogether.

In this video, listen to Fa’afafine and Fa’atama share about their experiences around gender affirming care!

Watch here or scan the QR code: https://youtu.be/n1w-in1BIdE

25/03/2026

While gender affirming surgery can be an incredibly affirming, going through a big procedure for a huge change be an emotionally taxing experience on yourself.

One of the best ways to keep track of your emotional wellbeing is by journaling your experiences! It doesn't have to be perfect, but having a notebook of what you are currently feeling can help you chart out your complex emotional journeys.

Check out our care and aftercare here or in the link in bio: bit.ly/4rkPwLj

20/03/2026

APTN is in solidarity with trans and gender diverse communities in India pushing back against the passing of the new Transgender Amendment Bill of 2026, which drastically reduces the rights for trans and gender diverse people to legal gender recognition.

Do read the statement and amplify content from the accounts highlighted. Sign the petition to protest against the bill! ✊🏾

Read more here or at the QR code: bit.ly/40I3rQQ

Sign the petition here or at the QR code: https://forms.gle/zH19rz2uGRprd4qo9

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