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Break out Session Black diaspora and HIV

Explore the intersection of political leadership, immigration policies, and more in addressing HIV within the Black diaspora. Discover current initiatives and recommendations for universal health access and community involvement.

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Break out Session Black diaspora and HIV

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  1. Break out SessionBlack diaspora and HIV Rhon Reynolds, Juan Walter, Yusef Azad, Thandi Haruperi, David Haerry

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

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