David Dworkin’s Post

February 28 is HIV Criminalization Awareness Day. It has been observed since 2022 and was organized by the Sero Project, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. The day commemorates the criminalization, stigma, and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS and calls for action to overcome these issues. Although HIV criminalization is gradually decreasing in many countries, stigma and discrimination in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region remain serious problems that require further efforts by governments, civil society organizations, and society at large. But there have been positive developments in this complex process in recent years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqiQusns

Terrence Higgins Trust and over twenty other HIV and sexual health charities have joined forces to call on the next government to seize the chance end new cases of HIV by 2030. They are calling for: 1. an expansion of opt-out HIV testing to GPs 2. the introduction of a national one-stop-shop online PrEP, HIV and STI postal testing service 3. the creation of a national re-engagement programme for people living with HIV who are not in care 4. the provision of year-on-year, above inflation increase to public health funding 5. the development of a national sexual health strategy 6. justice for those impacted by the contaminated blood scandal But there are less than 6 weeks until polls open and the UK elects the parliament that will have the chance to make this historic goal a reality. You can use the template via the link, to write to your local parliamentary candidates to share the manifesto and highlight your support! https://lnkd.in/e2-2J-Fr

🌍 Today, on World AIDS Day, let's unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those affected. #WorldAIDSDay #EndHIVAIDS #RaiseAwareness #GlobalHealth #UnityInAction #StandTogether #KnowYourStatus #HealthForAll #ngo #nonprofit #socialimpact

World AIDS Day 2023. A time to reflect on those who were lost to it and how much progress has been made in the fight against it. Still so much lack of knowledge education and awareness of what being HIV+ means today; leading to stigmatisation and phobia. Fortunately we live in times where it's a managed condition that usually has no impact on the day to day life of someone living with HIV. Education on HIV is also the social vaccine - it can prevent transmission and subsequent anxiety and potential abuse https://www.tht.org.uk/

Increased education correlates with increased contraceptive use and less underage premarital sex, which means lower HIV/AIDS risk. In developing countries, secondary education is associated with an increase in girl’s knowledge of HIV/AIDS by one-fifth compared to those with low or no education. We at the Casey Foundation Africa are on a mission to enlighten girls about the use of contraceptives and in turn reduce the risk of HIV among teens. Support us by donating at: https://lnkd.in/ged3-uUE Source: World Vision Advocacy; 10 things that happen when girls stay in school

#fundsexworkersrights #sexworkiswork #decriminalisesexwork Red Umbrella Fund is one of the 72 funders that provided data to the latest report published by Funders Concerned About AIDS. 'This report specifically captures HIV-related funding from philanthropic organizations around the world; it excludes any government funding to address HIV and AIDS, including domestic government, bilateral, and multilateral support.' A key finding from the report: 'Collectively, sex workers and their clients, gay men and MSM, people who use drugs, and transgender people and their sexual partners accounted for 70% of HIV infections globally and 94% of HIV infections outside of sub-Saharan Africa. Funding for these heavily impacted and often criminalized populations— often referred to as “key populations”—is represented in bold in the accompanying chart.' You can scroll down the page to learn more about these findings: https://lnkd.in/dnrqW6ti

According to the NAIIS technical report of 2018, HIV prevalence among women in Nigeria is 1.7%. Pregnant women can pass the virus unto their unborn children if not screened, that is why we encourage HIV screenings at every prenatal appointment. Sustainable funding is crucial in Nigeria’s fight against HIV/AIDS but sadly, resources available to carry out intervention programs in Nigeria are sparse, that’s why the HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria is encouraging you to support our work by donating to the trust Fund. Funds donated by you will be applied to screening, prevention, treatment, and education to ensure that more people know their status, fewer people contract the virus, and even fewer unknowingly pass it on to others. To donate to us, click on the link in our bio. #pmtct #htfn #hivintervention #hivtrustfundofnigeria

This #WorldAIDSDay, #APPLIOrg takes stock of the state of HIV in #Appalachia. We examine the most recent transmission and prevalence data for the region, discuss how the #COVID19 #Pandemic still impacts #HIV #Testing and #Surveillance, and reveal the unique findings we discovered on the link between #AdultLiteracy and the diagnosis of HIV. Check out our latest #Blog: https://lnkd.in/grRzYth9 Also, please help us to reach our end-of-year #Fundraising goal of $500 by making a donation at https://lnkd.in/gi2SFhxf

Individual support for people living with HIV   PositiveFaith helps our members to deal with emotional, relationship, spiritual and material needs.   F A Q S   Why individual support? Before joining a support group, you may wish to speak with someone 1-2-1, or you may need advice on a sensitive matter that you would prefer to deal with on a 1-2-1 basis. Many of our members need individual support at times.   Who do you help? We support people affected by HIV in the UK and Ireland. While we are a Catholic charity, our membership includes those from all faiths, and from no faith at all.   What support can you provide? The support we provide begins with listening to you. Everyone needs someone with whom they can talk and who will understand them. We help to identify the concerns or problems you face and can support you to find a solution.   What can't you do? We are not medical doctors. If you need medical advice you should contact your doctors surgery or HIV clinic. We do not offer specialist advice about housing, or legal matters, but we can signpost you to organisations that can help.   If you would like to find out more about what support we might be able to offer, please call our helpline - link in bio.   #hivawareness #positivefaith #faithinaction

F A Q   Who do you help? We support people affected by HIV in the UK and Ireland. While we are a Catholic charity, our membership includes those from all faiths, and from no faith at all.   What support can you provide? The support we provide begins with listening to you. Everyone needs someone with whom they can talk and who will understand them. We help to identify the concerns or problems you face and can support you to find a solution.   What can't you do? We are not medical doctors. If you need medical advice you should contact your doctors surgery or HIV clinic. We do not offer specialist advice about housing, or legal matters, but we can signpost you to organisations that can help.   Why individual support? Before joining a support group, you may wish to speak with someone 1-2-1, or you may need advice on a sensitive matter that you would prefer to deal with on a 1-2-1 basis. Many of our members need individual support at times.   #positivefaith #faithinaction #20yearsofpositivefaith