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#LGBTQ communities around the world are disproportionately affected by #HIV. Did you know: -55% of new HIV transmissions in 2022 occurred among key populations and their partners—including #gay men and #transgender people. -The risk of acquiring HIV among #MSM is 23 times higher than the general population. -The risk of acquiring HIV among #trans women is 20 times higher than the general population. #Philanthropy plays a critical role in supporting LGBTQ health worldwide. In addition to the social and structural barriers that many LGBTQ people face, government criminalization often limits their access to essential HIV prevention and treatment services. Funders focused on LGBTQ issues must continue to fight #stigma, #discrimination, and #criminalization of these communities and fill gaps in public funding. This week, FCAA’s Masen Davis and Marvell Terry II will join hundreds of other LGBTQ human rights defenders at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) ,World Conference in Cape Town. If you fund LGBTQ communities, you too could fight HIV around the globe. Will we see you in South Africa? Explore the effects of HIV on the LGBTQ community in our latest data spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gwxksCFS

🚨New Research Publication Out Now!🚨 I’m excited to share our latest research published in Qualitative Health Research from Sage focusing on the experiences of Filipino gay, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) living with HIV. Here are some key highlights: ✅ Intersectional Stigma and Power Dynamics: Our study reveals how cultural elements (e.g., religion, CIS heteronormativity), power dynamics, and privilege fuels the intersectional stigma experienced by GBM living with HIV. ✅Transformative Narratives: We found that Filipino GBM living with HIV are not just victims of oppression but also agents of change, empowering and liberating others within their community. They use their lived experience leadership to promote health equity in their communities. ✅Lived Experience Leadership: The research underscores the importance of collective actions and lived experience leadership in addressing inequities and improving policies and interventions that are contextually and culturally appropriate for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. To learn more about our research, you can access it here: [https://lnkd.in/gE34RZve.] Or read the full paper below! 🔽 #Research #HIV #LGBTQ #Intersectionality #PublicHealth Brett Scholz Austin J. P. Ferolino AIDvocates (Action and Information Dissemination) Inc. CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. The Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology

On this #WorldAIDSday, we join the global community in raising awareness and standing together in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We honor the progress made and remember the millions who have lost their lives to this epidemic. Yet, our work is far from done. Stigma and discrimination remain significant barriers to healthcare access, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized communities. We must continue advocating for comprehensive sexual health education, accessible healthcare, and the decriminalization of HIV status. Let's strive for a future where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, can live with dignity and receive the care they deserve. Together, we can end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 🌈 #rainbowplatform #lgbtqi #liberal #european #europe #politics #equality

🌟 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day serves as a vital moment to recognize and address the unique health disparities faced by Native communities, including LGBTQ individuals. 🏳️🌈 This event is crucial in highlighting the intersectionality of health disparities within Native LGBTQ communities.  It emphasizes the need for culturally competent healthcare, focusing on inclusivity, and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention and care in a respectful manner. 🌐 For LGBTQ organizations, centers, and groups, National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day holds significant relevance.  It provides an opportunity to advocate for the health and well-being of Native LGBTQ individuals, fostering inclusivity, and addressing the specific health priorities of this community. 💖 CenterLink and member centers play a vital role in providing support, resources, and inclusive healthcare services for Native LGBTQ individuals.  They serve as safe spaces where cultural competence is prioritized, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they deserve. 💪 Let's amplify the conversation! Share your thoughts below on how we can collectively address health disparities and promote inclusivity for Native LGBTQ communities on this awareness day. 👇 Looking for connection and community? Locate the nearest LGBTQ+ Center in your area: https://lnkd.in/e6jecvqT 📸 [Image Description: A vibrant image featuring Native LGBTQ individuals, celebrating unity and health awareness, with the CenterLink brand and text displaying the topic of 5 Ways LGBTQ Groups Can Address Health Disparities on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day .] #NativeHealthEquity #LGBTQInclusivity #NNHAAD  #lgbtqcenters

Minority Defenders Forum Founded in 2018 by Nasaala Doreen a proud lesbian living positive with HIV who is a 30 years old Ugandan LGBTIQ+ rights Activist and advocate for Hiv treatment is a Community based organization (grassroot) advocate for SOGIESC issues and SRHR for all prioritising LGBTIQ+ Community currently operating in Kenya and Uganda through joint partnerships. We are pleased to take pride in a membership of 500+ with a number of Ugandan Queer members at our safeshelters@minority-defenders-forum.org and others at Kakuma refugee camp, others still in ugandan hideouts and majority refugees in Kenya and South Sudan seeking asylum to safer countries. Fourty (40%) of its membership are living positively. Minority Defenders Forum is a women led organization in Kenya and Uganda, where disclosure is celebrated among the WSW,MSM/MSW, and there is no stigma for WSW, MSM or MSW living positively. This is particularly remarkable because of the high prevalence in stigma, discrimination and even harassment among the queer within the sex worker and gay community who disclose their HIV positive status.Minority Defenders Forum serves female sex workers, male sex workers and young men and women, WSW (Lesbian), MSM with practical knowledge on safe sex, preventive materials distribution, general information and also economic empowerment. Through our social media platforms members encourage each other into enrolling into and remaining on treatment. Mission: To promote health and human rights, while sustainably facilitating the economic empowerment of Lesbian and Gay and other sex workers including those living positively with HIV in globally. Vision: A universal advocate for SOGIESC issues and SRHR for all especially LGBTIQ+, sex workers, including those living positively with HIV, enjoying their human rights and access to stigma-free health care. OUR FOCUS AREAS; promotion and safeguarding of human rights; access to stigma-free health care; organisational development and sustainability, partnerships and linkages; and empowerment of LGBTIQ community members. To safeguard the human rights of our members, we are actively involved in sex work advocacy through media campaigns, on-the-streets protests and social action, as well as policy change and reform through strategic partnership with member organizations such as We for All Rwenzori-WEFORI and Foundation for Vulnerable Women-Fovuwag in Uganda. We also undertake social and community outreaches such as Queer Toto "SUPPORT MY EDUCATION " Project , Kick AIDS Foundation project and Know Your Viral Load Campaign. Together let's appreciate Diversity, Inclusion and equality and acknowledge beauty with zero discrimination. For details email us back at safeshelters@minority-defenders-forum.org or minoritydefendersforum@gmail.com or visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eNX4GjiT. Partnerships and Membership slots are open. Visit https://gofund.me/9048d52b to support our amazing work. #support

A great reminder from UNAIDS ED, Winnie Byanyima, of the fight against HIV, led by many #LGBT activists originally, and the decriminalisation victories that have been achieved since 2019. Decriminalisation of same-sex intimacy ensures better health access https://lnkd.in/eA8J5epK   For full details on the 64 countries that continue to criminalise consensual same-sex intimacy, check out our map of criminalisation https://lnkd.in/evWysGn2

Imagine this: you're in a new relationship, things are going great, but the conversation about sexual health feels awkward and uncomfortable. This hesitancy to talk openly can be especially prevalent within the LGBTQ+ community, where concerns about stigma and judgment can create barriers to essential conversations. So, why are open conversations about HIV and sexual health so important? Prevention: Open communication allows partners to discuss risk factors, testing experiences, and prevention methods like condoms and PrEP. 🔹 Early Detection: Regular testing is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. Open communication can encourage partners to get tested together and support each other throughout the process. 🔹 Building Trust: Honest conversations about sexual health can build trust and intimacy within a relationship. But how do we overcome the fear of judgment and have open conversations? 🔹 Start Small: Initiate conversations in a safe and relaxed setting. 🔹 Focus on Shared Goals: Frame the conversation as a way to ensure your and your partner's health and well-being. 🔹 Be Respectful: Actively listen to your partner's concerns and create a safe space for open communication. Remember: You're not alone! Many resources are available to help navigate these conversations. MIST can be a valuable resource specifically for the LGBTQ+ community for tips and support. #OpenConversation #LGBTQHealth #HIVPrevention To book a free HIV self Testing KiT - https://lnkd.in/ddfDVJfW PrEP consultation- https://lgbtq.co.in/prep/ For Mental Health consultation - https://lnkd.in/dtMf4bKJ

In the 1980s, during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, many countries imposed lifetime bans on blood donations from transgender individuals and MSM (men who have sex with men).   According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), transgender individuals are about 13 times more likely to be HIV-positive than the general adult population. In regions like Asia and the Pacific, transgender women disproportionately represent 7% of new HIV infections.    World Blood Donor Day calls attention to the importance of safe blood donations and the need to end discriminatory donor eligibility criteria, fostering a more inclusive and efficient global blood donation network.  https://lnkd.in/dXGEGzAn #WorldBloodDonorDay #HIVAwareness #AIDSEpidemic #TransgenderHealth #BloodDonation #LGBTQ #EndDiscrimination #Healthcare #WHO #BloodDonations #Health #Awareness #Equality #Support #Community #GlobalHealth #Indiaspend

On World AIDS Day 2024, Black Trans Alliance pauses to remember the precious lives we've lost to AIDS within our community. As we honour their memory, we stand firmly at the intersection of racial justice, trans rights, and HIV advocacy. Our community faces unique challenges in accessing healthcare—from discrimination to lack of culturally competent care. Yet we persist, we organise, and we support each other. This year's theme, "Take the rights path: My health, my right!" resonates deeply with our mission. Healthcare isn't a privilege—it's a fundamental right. For Black trans people, accessing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment often means navigating multiple layers of discrimination and systemic barriers. We're working tirelessly to change this reality. Through community support, advocacy, and education, we're building a future where every Black trans person can access the healthcare they deserve without fear or discrimination—a future worthy of those we've lost. Join us in this crucial work. Support Black LGBTQ+ led organisations. Amplify our voices. Challenge discrimination wherever you encounter it. Together, we can create lasting change and ensure no more lives are lost needlessly. #WorldAIDSDay2024 #BlackTransLivesMatter #HealthcareEquity #EndHIVStigma #TakeTheRightsPath 🏳️⚧️🖤🔴

The LGBTQ+ Guide to Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a significant health concern affecting individuals across all demographics, including the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding the unique challenges and risks faced by LGBTQ+ Know more : https://lnkd.in/gd6CCtv8 #sexualtablets #SexuallyDiseases #pride #LGBTQ #healthcarelgbtq #mrmed