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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref>
There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===Testing Facilities===
 
====Testing Facilities====
 
"Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."


* STD Clinic Taipei: Anonymous tests with rapid response are possible without any problems. Address: 2F, 100 Kunming Street, Phone: +886 2 2370 3739.
* STD Clinic Taipei: Anonymous tests with rapid response are possible without any problems. Address: 2F, 100 Kunming Street, Phone: +886 2 2370 3739.
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Note: For a list of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here].
Note: For a list of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here].
   
   
====Support====
===Support===


* [http://www.cdc.gov.tw/english/info.aspx?treeid=e79c7a9e1e9b1cdf&nowtreeid=e02c24f0dacdd729&tid=7D01A79F5FD3B63D Center for Disease Control - HIV/AIDS Info]
* [http://www.cdc.gov.tw/english/info.aspx?treeid=e79c7a9e1e9b1cdf&nowtreeid=e02c24f0dacdd729&tid=7D01A79F5FD3B63D Center for Disease Control - HIV/AIDS Info]
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9
* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9
===Costs===
===Costs===
Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref>
Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref>


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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==


* [http://www.awakening.org.tw/chhtml/index.asp Awakening]: This is a Taiwanese feminist organization.
* [http://twfeminist.org/ Taiwanese Feminist Scholars Association 台灣女性學學會]
* [https://hotline.org.tw/english/209 Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association]: "We welcome eveyone here!! Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association was founded in 1998 and is now the oldest and the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organization in Taiwan. Hotline is dedicated to achieve equality and provide resources for the LGBT community through creating public dialogue and gender inclusive sexuality education."
* [https://hotline.org.tw/english/209 Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBT) Hotline Association]: "We welcome eveyone here!! Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association was founded in 1998 and is now the oldest and the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organization in Taiwan. Hotline is dedicated to achieve equality and provide resources for the LGBT community through creating public dialogue and gender inclusive sexuality education."


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