Nineteen transgender people in Vietnam have launched a photo collected of their own portraits to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

The collection named Freedom Expression was launched by the HCM City-based LGBT network ICS and is intended to spread the message of safe sex, especially among transgender people who face discrimination.

It also shows the positive attitude to life of the transgender community who are enjoying their life.

In each photo, a transgender model sends a message to call on everyone to join the fight against HIV/AIDS.

According to a recent survey by ICS showed that 18% of transgender women were HIV positive.

Below are the trans women photos with their messages:

Happiness is being yourself

Respect and protect yourself as we are beautiful and talented people

Safe sex to help protect yourself and your beloved

Let’s build images of positive transgendered people and end discrimination

Understanding, respecting, healthy dialogue and no discrimination for a civilised society

I’m proud as a transgender person to join the fight against HIV/AIDS

We need to care and improve knowledge to protect ourselves and the transgender community’s health

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