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Empowering LGBTQ+ Communities for Effective HIV Prevention in Post-Soviet Countries

This initiative emphasizes the integration of human rights into HIV/STI prevention strategies for MSM and LGBTQ+ populations across seven post-Soviet countries. Effective prevention relies on simultaneously addressing the human rights of these communities, fostering ownership and leadership in health initiatives. By promoting community empowerment, peer outreach, and training of public health workers, we aim to eliminate stigma and discrimination. Educating stakeholders and advocating for supportive legal environments are essential for achieving universal access to health services. Together, we can stop homophobia and save lives.

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Empowering LGBTQ+ Communities for Effective HIV Prevention in Post-Soviet Countries

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  1. LGBTQ human rights and HIV prevention. Combining a human rights based empowerment approach with HIV/STI prevention in seven post-Soviet countries.

  2. Human Rights and HIV • HIV/STI prevention for MSM/LGBTQ is only effective when their human rights are addressed in a dual, parallel process. • To achieve universal access you must reach out to key populations.

  3. Michel Sidibé, UNAIDS (IDAHO 2010): “I urge all governments... to eliminate stigma and discrimination faced by MSM, lesbians and transgender populations... [and] create social and legal environments that ensure respect for human rights and enable universal access...”

  4. Positive Action • MSM/LGBTQ should have ownership over HIV/STI prevention. • MSM/LGBTQ can lead community based initiatives.

  5. Community based interventions • Community empowerment • Peer-to-peer outreach (MSM + WSW) • Training of public health workers and journalists • Anti-discrimination and political lobby • Research on sexual behaviour

  6. Challenges • MSM/LGBTQ accepted as stakeholders. • Filling the gap left by state institutions. • A safe environment for the community. • Linking with mainstream initiatives. • Attention and funding for EECA.

  7. Stop homophobia - save pink lives! Thank you! GENDER DOC-M MOLDOVA LIGA UKRAINE ZA RAVNIE PRAVA UKRAINE INSIGHT UKRAINE GELIOS UKRAINE WE FOR CIVIL EQUALITY ARMENIA INCLUSIVE FOUNDATION GEORGIA WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP GEORGIA GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT AZERBAIJAN LABRYS KYRGYZSTAN AMULET KAZAKHSTAN ILGA EUROPE COC NETHERLANDS www.coc.nl

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