turning the tide of the impact of hiv in black diaspora communities
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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; - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
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+)
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
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African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?
• Broad and Diverse;• Context;• Fenton – Typographies.
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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).
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
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.
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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;
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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;
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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.
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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.
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
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.
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Change the tide?Yes, we must and we can!
Thank you
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