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Introduction: Men, boys and the epidemic Tim Shand

Introduction: Men, boys and the epidemic Tim Shand MenEngage Africa Network & Sonke Gender Justice International AIDS Conference, 22 July 2012. Strengthening work with men and boys for gender equality, human rights & HIV/GBV pr evention across Africa. Part of global MenEngage Network.

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Introduction: Men, boys and the epidemic Tim Shand

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  1. Introduction: Men, boys and the epidemic Tim Shand MenEngage Africa Network & Sonke Gender Justice International AIDS Conference, 22 July 2012

  2. Strengthening work with men and boys for gender equality, human rights & HIV/GBV prevention across Africa. Part of global MenEngage Network. • Key areas: capacity building; partnerships; policy and advocacy; research; leadership development • 15 country networks within the region • Africa chair: Sonke • Core principle: allies with women’s rights movements • www.menengage.org / www.engagingmen.net

  3. What we know on men • Men 51% of adults LHIV: often forgotten group • Low levels of HIV testing and late ART uptake • Burden of HIV care on women • Lack of knowledge & structures to support PMTCT • Multiple concurrent partnerships • MSM key vulnerable group • Strong link between SGBV & HIV • Men often represented negatively – need ‘fixing’ • Policy context doesn’t speak to these challenges • Potential/opportunities: MMC roll out

  4. HIV

  5. Masculinities & HIV Vulnerabilities • Influence of societal norms and roles • 1 in every 4 men engages in HIV risky behaviours: unsafe sex, substance abuse, alcohol  • Men less likely to access health services in many countries • Exposure to cycle of violence & interpersonal violence South Africa: Frequency of taking four/five drinks on one occasion, by sex

  6. What we don’t know enough on • Men’s behaviours & vulnerabilities to HIV • Men’s specific HIV needs - VCT & ART • Making health system more ‘male friendly’ • Shifting the global gender & HIV discourse – little focus in new UNAIDS report on engaging men • Scaling-up evidenced-based programming and policies on engaging men in HIV It’s not men vs women. Must talk about gender related vulnerabilities for both. And benefits to both men, women, families and communities

  7. Thank you www.menengage.org • Regional support: Swedish Sida, UNFPA, Oak Foundation • MenEngage Africa partners • Sonke colleagues

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