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HIV Testing Conference/KTE Event 2013 June 12-13, 2013

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1. Canadian & Ontario context 2. ACCHO 3. Ontario ACB Strategy

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5,160 ACB people living with HIV in ON, representing 19% of all people living with HIV (2009) 431 new diagnosed with HIV in ON, representing 28% of all new HIV diagnoses (2009)

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An environment supportive of those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, and free of new HIV transmissions.

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Provide leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black communities.

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Coordinate & support Strategy implementation, revision/renewal, monitoring & evaluation Advise & advocate on HIV/AIDS & related issues affecting ACB communities Promote the greater involvement of ACB PHAs in the response Ensure & maintain the relevance, effectiveness & impact of ACCHO Engage ACB communities in the response

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1. Research

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2. Capacity-building

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3. Policy and advocacy

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Ontario HIV/AIDS Strategy for African, Caribbean and Black Communities, 2013-2018

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Key strategies Individual/family level Raise awareness Address barriers to HIV testing & disclosure Provide supports

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Key strategies Community level Engage religious/spiritual leaders & faith-based communities Engage supportive community leaders/champions Improve accessibility, inclusiveness & cultural safety to health & social services

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Key strategies Province level Reduce HIV stigma, discrimination & misconceptions Change laws & policies that negatively impact ACB PHAs Provide guidance & leadership to implement ACB & HIV research

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ACCHO / CACVO 20 Victoria, 4 th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 (416) 977-9955 www.accho.ca

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THANK YOU MERCI