Who We Are and What We Do

Sisterhood

We are a nationwide community of trans and cis women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV). Our mission is to prepare and involve all women, trans, and gender diverse folks living with HIV, in all our diversity, including gender identity and sexual expression, in all levels of policy and decision-making.

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Solidarity

Every day, PWN-USA inspires, informs and mobilizes trans and cis women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV) to advocate for changes that improve our lives and uphold our rights.

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Action

Whether it’s picking up the phone, sending an email, meeting with your legislators or hitting the streets, there is a place for you in advocacy. We bring you the information and tools you need to make a difference.

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From Subject to Subject Matter Expert Demanding Better, Demanding Respect by Lisa Johnson-Lett

Alex Aphroditus2026-04-17T13:34:43-04:00April 17th, 2026|0 Comments

I have learned over the years, “No one is going to save us, we have to save ourselves” (statement from Waheedah Shabazze- El, The Legend in our HIV community).We as in, the HIV Community; We as in, We-the people; We as in, We the people for a people who have been subject to sufferings of [...]

We prepare and support trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV) to be effective advocates and leaders.

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We are building community and breaking down isolation among trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people diagnosed with HIV.

We are organizing and mobilizing in preparation for local and federal elections.

We prepare trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV) to be effective advocates and leaders.

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We have 6 regional chapters and 13 state leads making change in their states

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Young trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV) have unique needs and experiences.

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We are the only national network led exclusively by and for trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV).

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Here's what trans and cisgender women, gender diverse and transgender people living with HIV (WGDTLHIV) are saying. Add your voice!

Who We Are and What We Do

Sisterhood

Solidarity

Action

LATEST ARTICLES

Read the latest news, updates, and stories of how we’re making a difference together.

From Subject to Subject Matter Expert Demanding Better, Demanding Respect by Lisa Johnson-Lett

PWN-USA Members Unleashed Their Power During AIDSWatch 2026

#HIVResists: March 2026 Monthly Policy Update

Positive Women’s Newsletter – April 2026

Pre-Obituary (Prayer Obituary): A Testimony of Resilience by Grace Rutha

Living Obituary in Protest by Bee Velasquez

Positive Women’s Newsletter – March 2026

#HIVResists: February 2026 Monthly Policy Update

PWN & The Well Project Honor NWGHAAD 2026