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Gender Based Violence and HIV. PCB Thematic Meeting Breakout session 22 June 2010 Geneva. Challenges. Broad and inclusive definition of what constitutes GBV MSM/TG/SW Challenging social exclusion and shame, Stigma and discrimination associated with GBV
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Gender Based Violence and HIV PCB Thematic Meeting Breakout session 22 June 2010 Geneva
Challenges • Broad and inclusive definition of what constitutes GBV • MSM/TG/SW • Challenging social exclusion and shame, Stigma and discrimination associated with GBV • Disclosure that isolates and leaves people to suffer in silence (i.e. anal swabs for MSM) • Evidence base and informed policy making • Building the capacity, resources to address the of the link between GBV and HIV and prevalence especially in post conflict settings • Ensuring health , psycho social, judicial, policing delivery systems that can address GBV • Law enforcement vs cultural norms • Education
Opportunities • Human Rights and the role Legal, social, policy and programmatic reform • Explore the role of tolerance in facilitating change “they deserve it” • National local leadership and Anti violence messaging • Research, media, dialogue, KOI, dialogue, • FBO, HIV programs, police, HRTs org, Int alliances • How do we work with Youth culture buy into the different idea of being • Sexuality education to be incorporated in training in a variety of institutiona including schools, policing, • Multisectoral response that engenders and strengthens community voices and safe spaces for those who have been violated – especially when govenments cant deliver the important role of NGOs • Education