🏳️‍🌈Akses Bersama: A Series of LGBTQIA+ Affirming Toolkits for Service Providers in Malaysia

The Akses Bersama toolkits by Justice for Sisters, PLUHO, SEED Malaysia and Kemban Kolektif aim to support service providers in providing and enhancing their LGBTQIA+ affirming services.

We have created two toolkits to support healthcare providers and other service providers in delivering services that affirm the identities and meet the needs of LGBTQIA+ people.

Oftentimes, the lack of access to LGBTQIA+ affirming services can decrease LGBTIQA+ people’s overall well-being and quality of life. According to the Kami Survey (2024), more than a quarter (29.5%) of 696 LGBTIQ respondents reported an unmet need for mental healthcare, and some groups (younger, asexual or queer, or participants living in non-major cities) reported higher unmet needs. More than three-fifths (60.5%) reported not knowing where to find culturally safe mental health professionals.

These toolkits will take you step by step to make your services safer, welcoming and affirming for LGBTQIA+ persons in Malaysia.

The Akses Bersama Toolkits

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1. 👋Embracing Inclusivity: A Toolkit for LGBTQIA+ GBV Response

Embracing Inclusivity: A Toolkit for LGBTQIA+ Gender-Based Violence Response | GBV Response Toolkit | LGBTQIA+ Affirming Toolkitsrainbowforward.gitbook.io

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2. 💗Strengthening Health Standards: A Toolkit For LGBTQIA+ Affirming Healthcare

Strengthening Health Standards: A Toolkit For LGBTQIA+ Affirming Healthcare | Affirming Healthcare Toolkit | LGBTQIA+ Affirming Toolkitsrainbowforward.gitbook.io

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3. 🏔️ Improving Access to Remedies for LGBTQIA+ People in Malaysia

Improving Access to Remedies for LGBTQIA+ People in Malaysia | Access to Justice Toolkit | LGBTQIA+ Affirming Toolkitsrainbowforward.gitbook.io

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Acknowledgment & Special Thanks

This series of toolkits could not have been made possible without the contributions, insights, participation, and involvement of the following individuals, groups, and organizations:

Writers and Editors: Thilaga, Finn See, Shaleen Chrisanne, Lweeze Tan, Gavin Chow, Vizla Kumaresan, Dobby Chew

Illustrator: Aeslinn Noel

Consultants: Mitch Yusof, Suri Kempe, Shan Gunasegar, Justice Khor, Numan Afifi, Jane Kasim, Raymond Tai, Kevin Chan, Megan Steven, Nine, Joshua Teh, Abdul Hakim Mohammad, Chua Chee Heng, Chong Yee Shan, Pang Khee Teik, Umyra Ahmad, Subatra Jayaraj, Andrew Tan, Wong Su Zane, Joshua George, Vaneezha Muniandi, Pravind Premnath, Ayleah, Lovishniakri Sekaran, Serene Lim, Thency Gunasekaran, Fir, Dhia Rezki, Egha Elias, Hafiz Ghani, Justin Ean, Caryn Lee, Nu Nu, Amanda Shweeta Louis, Jananie Chandrarao, Tan Bee Ling, Yap Huey Shuan, Serge Chua, Ashileen Arriveena, Myra, Merie Chen. This Akses Bersama series of toolkis is a project collaboration between Justice For Sisters, PLUHO, SEED Malaysia and Kemban Kolektif (The consortium), with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the consortium and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.