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Turning the Tide of the Impact of HIV in Black Diaspora Communities

Turning the Tide of the Impact of HIV in Black Diaspora Communities. African and Black Women Moono Nyambe Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+). African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?. Broad and Diverse;

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Turning the Tide of the Impact of HIV in Black Diaspora Communities

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  1. Turning the Tide of the Impact of HIV in Black Diaspora Communities African and Black Women Moono Nyambe Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)

  2. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?

  3. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they? • Broad and Diverse; • Context; • Fenton – Typographies.

  4. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: • UK: • 2010- approx. 91,500 PLHIV; • (19%-30%) remained undiagnosed; • 1.5 per 1000(47 per 1000 in black women) • Greater London – Work/personal anecdotes; • US – Disproportionate prevalence (DC).

  5. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Influencing factors: Vulnerability • Wealth – economic status; • Education; • Legal and rights literacy; • Age; • Social standing; • Gender issues – social and cultural norms.

  6. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Common Challenges - HIV • Fear of unknown; • Stigma and discrimination; • Shame/blame; • Anger; • Children – whether or not to have them? • Hope/drive to change;

  7. African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Common Challenges - Social • Power imbalances-relationships with men; • Gender based violence; • Immigration status; • Burden of care – children, extended families; • Unmatched expectations; • Keeping up appearances;

  8. African and Black Women in the Diaspora Other Issues • Young women (UK): • Lack of social, cultural support; • Belonging - No association with a ‘back home’; • Women who use drugs; • Women who sell sex.

  9. Turning the Tide: Human Rights • Positive Health Dignity and Prevention: • Gender Equality; • Empowerment; • Social and economic empowerment; • Sexual reproductive health and rights; • Health promotion and access; • Preventing new infections.

  10. Turning the Tide: Social/Structural • Transformative policies – environment: • Changes in immigration rules (UK); • Obama Care? • Social protection - reducing vulnerability: • Housing; • Cultural and Social Norms: • Burden of care; • Meaningful involvement: at all levels.

  11. Change the tide?Yes, we must and we can! Thank you GNP+ Contact: greid@gnpplus.net

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