About the Researchers
Asia Catalyst
Asia Catalyst works with community based organizations from marginalized groups in
Asia that promote the right to health. We train our partners to meet high standards of
effective and democratic governance, to establish a stable foundation for future growth,
and to conduct rigorous human rights research and advocacy. We aim to help our
partners become leading advocates at the local, national and global levels.
For more information, see www.asiacatalyst.org.
About Beijing Zuoyou Information Center
Beijing Zuoyou Information Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
eradication of violence and discrimination against MSM/transgender sex workers in the
Beijing area because of their profession and the promotion of their equal rights.
Established in 2004, we work within the gay male community in HIV/AIDS awareness
education through a variety of activities to promote health consciousness. In 2007
the Center began providing services to MSM/transgender sex workers in the Beijing
area. These services include professional health and safety, medical referral and rapid
STI tests. It has provided a platform for sex workers to exchange information and to
mutually support each other. It has served as a mouth piece for sex workers to ask for
the end of discrimination and prejudice. For more information, see www.bjzuoyou.org
About Shanghai CSW&MSM Center
Shanghai CSW (commercial sex worker)&MSM (men who have sex with men) Center
is a non-governmental, non-profit organization which focuses on the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable sexual minorities. Our work is devoted to improving the environment
surrounding these communities and improving their access to better medical and legal
services. In addition, we also cooperate with numerous academic institutions, mass
media outlets, and other social institutions. We do our best to improve the environment
of these vulnerable groups. For more information, see www.shscmc.org.
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