Toronto Metropolitan University Centre for
Sexual and Gender Minority People
Health Outcome Promotion and Engagement
Turning research into action for our communities
The HOPE Centre is a research centre dedicated to understanding and promoting the health of sexual and gender minority people.
We conduct community-engaged, interdisciplinary research regarding the health of people who identify as trans, genderqueer, non-binary, gay, bisexual, lesbian, queer, pansexual, asexual, and other sexual/gender minority people.
We have a special focus on the role of intersectional identities and experiences, and center Two-spirit peoples, Black people, people of colour, and those who are affected by or are living with HIV and other stigmatizing conditions.
Our Principles
Equity
Diversity
Inclusion
Access
We aim to see diversity in all of its facets and complexities, and encourage research examining the intersectional effects of structural violence, including but not limited to; racism, sexism, classism, queer/transphobia, ableism, ageism, and citizenship discrimination, on the experiences of health outcomes of sexual and gender minorities. This is all in efforts to increase Toronto Metropolitan University's capacity to address the inequities and exclusion experienced by our communities.
Our Research Objectives
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Contribute to new knowledge about the determinants of health and health equity among sexual and gender minorities.
Work with researchers and community partners to identify how research priorities can help improve the health of sexual and gender minorities in our communities.
2
Develop innovative strategies and interventions to reduce social and health disparities and promote health and well-being.
3
Build capacity among students, community stakeholders, and service providers to implement inclusive, evidence-based health promotion programming, counselling, and interventions.
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