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NYC Unity Project's initiatives to support TGNCNB individuals
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Council Member Shahana Hanif asks about the enforcement of existing clinic access law for reproductive health facilities. Ronald Porcelli responds by discussing recent initiatives of the NYC Unity Project to support TGNCNB individuals.
- The Unity Project has funded H&H to develop a coalition of community-based organizations to counter attacks on care
- The initiative aims to establish durable embedded support systems within impacted communities
- Key activities include participating in H&H community advisory groups, visiting clinics to assess care environments, and engaging in peer education sessions
Shahana Hanif
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Could you share how the administration has enforced the existing clinic access law that applies to the reproductive health facilities?
Ronald Porcelli
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So I would say and let me actually point you to some of recent work that we are doing because I think that it would interest you.
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So in response to some of the access to care and safety challenges facing TGNC MB folks in New York City, the Unity Project has funded H and H to develop a coalition of community based organizations to counter attacks on care.
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To combat the fear and intimidation tactics that deter individuals from seeking healthcare, this initiative aims to establish durable embedded support systems within impacted communities.
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By partnering with frontline CBOs that serve as trusted advocates particularly for TGNC individuals, this effort integrates healthcare advocacy into broader community initiatives.
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Key activities include participating in H and H community advisory groups to enhance healthcare services, visiting H and H clinics serving targeted populations to assess care environments, and then likewise engaging in peer education sessions to expand awareness of healthcare options and resources.