sahara conference 2 dec 2009
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SAHARA 5th Conference Socio Cultural Responses to HIV
Confronting Stigma with
The AIDS Consortium2 December 2009
Presenting Team:
Denise Hunt Masi Makhalemele Rhulani Lehloka
Session
1. Introduction – Denise (5 mins)2. Voice clips – what the campaign has
meant to me.. (5 mins)3. Workshop Reflection on Stigma –
Masi (1 Hour) 4. AC Response: The Heroes Campaign
Phase I – Rhulani (20 mins)5. Launching Phase II – Denise (10 mins)
Vision
A driving force for social change and competence in HIV leadership
Mission
The AIDS Consortium uplifts communitiesby building AIDS Competence &Leadership within its national network, with a strong emphasis on Human Rights
What hinders Vision & Mission?Why a Stigma Campaign?
• The HIV and AIDS Charter 1992
• Opinions on Campaign
• Review and updating of The Charter 2009
The HIV and AIDS Charter
• Liberty, autonomy• Confidentiality • Testing• Education• Employment• Children • Health & Support Services • Media• Social Security / Insurance • Gender
Marginalised groups • Culture & Tradition • Equal protection of law and
a access to public benefits
A Personal Reflection on Stigma Masi
Mercy AIDS Foundation
The Heroes Campaign Rhulani Lehloka
The AIDS Consortium
Stigma Campaign Objective
• Decrease stigma and destructive myths• Ensure all know & claim their rights • Advocate & lobby for human rights for all• Inform policy and practice • Bridge gaps • Provide platforms for debate &
development common messages• Shift perception – from terminal to
chronic illness
AC Human Rights Strategy
Phase I of Heroes Campaign
• Launch a monthly high profile PLHIV Share personal journey on video clip & poster ; launch at bua@AC
• Role model, encourage disclosure and openness; break stereotypes
• WAD – symbolic handing over of baton to Community Champions
Heroes 2009
H
Heroes 2009
Launching Phase IIHow can we all help?
Denise Hunt The AIDS Consortium
Launching Phase II -Community Champions
• Help us identify places of stigma • Personal & public journeys• Community Champions • Workplace Champions• Dialogue The HIV & AIDS Charter
Gender, Children, Marginalised groups Disabled, LGBTI, Health care workers, prisoners, Refugees, etc
Setswana word - a place of strength• Monthly forum – group of about 25, GIPA • Lead by Masi Makhalemele • Space for empowerment & celebration of life • Personal Development & skilling• Life Planning Programme• Positive Future career sessions• Positive Life Coaching and Mentorship programmes • Enterprise training and development• Sexual health & positive prevention etc
Call to action – Book your Dialogue:
Gerard 011403 0265
Thank you to all our Heroes, acknowledged and unsung, for their courage to stand up & share their lives for the greater good.. Let us all develop aStigma Free Country
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