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Break out Session Black diaspora and HIV. Rhon Reynolds, Juan Walter, Yusef Azad, Thandi Haruperi, David Haerry. Key issues in the field. HIV - element in a larger context Political leadership Information, dissemination (treatment) Immigration policies Role of media in fuelling stigma
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Break out SessionBlack diaspora and HIV Rhon Reynolds, Juan Walter, Yusef Azad, Thandi Haruperi, David Haerry
Key issues in the field • HIV - element in a larger context • Political leadership • Information, dissemination (treatment) • Immigration policies • Role of media in fuelling stigma • Sexual diversity (black MSM) • Black men, mental health & prison
Key issues (2) • New EU, Schengen, visas • Diverse community (cultures, sexuality) • Active participation in defining research priorities & policies • Youth involvement • Sustained funding • Health service access (undocumented) • Shaping EU health policies
What is done already • Activities scattered, limited to grass roots level, higher levels missing • Black people engaged in many countries • Some European countries provide treatment to undocumented migrants
Recommendations I • Universal access to health care (ST) • Engage religious/beliefs & community leaders & groups • National AIDS committees must appoint representative black community delegates • Emphasise sexual health, not limit on HIV • Find ways to talk to our communities • Get better, culturally appropriate data
Recommendations II • Black community must contribute to its research agenda • Move our agenda at higher levels • Capacity building, active participation (LT) • We need to recognise that home is where we live