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Looking forward to participating in this conversation. Project 2025 is something we should all be paying attention to. It is not just a political agenda; it is a potential catalyst for deepening health inequities that have been decades in the making. Recognizing that this is just the latest in decades-long attempts to redraw political and health landscapes in this nation is pivotal. In the 70s, after the success of the Civil Rights movement, we saw the radical response of the far-right, with the Southern Strategy. Its utilization of racial tensions to reshape electoral politics and stratify healthcare services lead to detrimental health outcomes for minority and underserved populations. In the 80s, we saw the implementation of Reaganomics and its cuts to social services, leading to reduced access to healthcare, disproportionately affecting communities of color. Join us in this dynamic discussion in July.

February is LGBT+ History Month and this year's theme celebrates the LGBT+ community's contributions to the field of #Medicine. 🌈🔬 Arguably one of the community's biggest impacts was in the development of modern #PatientAdvocacy, a topic we discussed with Neil Bertelsen as he relayed the story of how HIV patients shaped a whole new approach to patient/regulator engagement. "What happened in those last years of the 1980s was something that we hadn’t seen before: a genuine coming together of both the medical community and the patient community, where we became hand-in-glove, basically learning at the same speed." We stand on the shoulders of these giants 🙏 Learn more about how HIV patients became the architects of modern patient advocacy here 👇https://hubs.li/Q02jtNd-0 #LGBTPlusHistory #UnderTheScope

Did you know that some of our most essential federal HIV programs are in danger yet again? Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have -- once again --proposed over $520 million in cuts to essential HIV treatment and prevention programs, which will disrupt our ability to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. To learn more, click on the first link below from Equitas Health. To take action, click on the second link below from AIDS United. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF8cGK72 Take action: https://lnkd.in/erxsNhNH #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBTQIAPlus #Transgender #NonBinary #Intersex #Medical #Medicine #Health #Healthcare #HealthEquity #MedicalCare #Hospital #HealthCenter #Clinic #Pharmacy #Medication #HIV #HIVAIDS #AIDS #HIVPrevention #CurrentEvents #CurrentAffairs #Law #Legal #Politcal #Politics #Federal #Legilsative #Legislature #Congress #Democrats #Republicans #Budget #FiscalYear #FY25 #Funding #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #DEIB #DiversityEquityInclusion #Belonging

Amplify Voices, Break Barriers: 🗣️🔗 This HIV/AIDS Commemoration let's amplify the voices often unheard. Join our campaign, empowering marginalized groups, especially women, in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The diverse participation of key stakeholders, including CSW, LGBTQ+ individuals, marginalized groups, military, police, people living with HIV, and Human Rights organizations, CARE International, created a unique platform for collective action. By engaging these diverse groups, we've amplified the discourse on the intersectionality of HIV/AIDS and gender equality. Together, we've fostered an environment of inclusivity, ensuring that the voices of marginalized groups, such as Commercial Sex Workers, LGBTQ+ individuals are heard. The military and police presence reaffirms our commitment to breaking down barriers and fostering understanding within these institutions. This commemoration serves as a beacon, inspiring continued collaboration for a gender-equal response to HIV/AIDS. Let's harness the momentum generated during these two days to drive lasting change, ensuring that our efforts are not just commemorated but translated into tangible actions for a world free from discrimination and inequality. 🌍💙 #EmpowerEquality #HIVActionNow

In the 1980s, during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, many countries imposed lifetime bans on blood donations from transgender individuals and MSM (men who have sex with men).   According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), transgender individuals are about 13 times more likely to be HIV-positive than the general adult population. In regions like Asia and the Pacific, transgender women disproportionately represent 7% of new HIV infections.    World Blood Donor Day calls attention to the importance of safe blood donations and the need to end discriminatory donor eligibility criteria, fostering a more inclusive and efficient global blood donation network.  https://lnkd.in/dXGEGzAn #WorldBloodDonorDay #HIVAwareness #AIDSEpidemic #TransgenderHealth #BloodDonation #LGBTQ #EndDiscrimination #Healthcare #WHO #BloodDonations #Health #Awareness #Equality #Support #Community #GlobalHealth #Indiaspend

Did you know that discrimination hinders access to HIV care for millions worldwide? This Zero Discrimination Day, let's commit to breaking down these barriers and ensuring everyone has the right to health. Discrimination against marginalized communities, including women, girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals, remains a significant obstacle to achieving health equity. These harmful practices violate fundamental rights and impede access to essential HIV services. This year, let's take action: Uphold the rights of all individuals. Advocate for the removal of discriminatory laws and policies. Stand with marginalized communities in their fight for equality. Support organizations working towards health equity. Everyone has the right to health. Let's make it happen! #ZeroDiscriminationDay #HumanRights #HealthForAll #TogetherWeCan #EndAIDS #StandUpForEquality #UN #UNAIDS #HealthEquity #HealthEquality #CulturalHumility United Nations

Between kink and danger, there is a purposeful pandemic. Stealthing. Gift giving. Gift receiving. Generationing. These are the main characters in the stories of individuals who want STDs. The subject of people who purposefully infect others with STDs is not well known beyond the gay community. But this book will give you a look at the LGBTQ+ community you’ve never seen before. In this shocking exposé, you will learn about HIV and AIDS patients who intentionally engage in STD kink with their partners. You will meet the medical professionals lending their thoughts about this risky behavior. Find out how to protect yourself and the controversial balance of risk and benefit obtained from willing infection. The F**k Flu is filled with upfront candor and a challenging narrative that readers will find hard to put down. https://lnkd.in/e9UJ5US9

A great reminder from UNAIDS ED, Winnie Byanyima, of the fight against HIV, led by many #LGBT activists originally, and the decriminalisation victories that have been achieved since 2019. Decriminalisation of same-sex intimacy ensures better health access https://lnkd.in/eA8J5epK   For full details on the 64 countries that continue to criminalise consensual same-sex intimacy, check out our map of criminalisation https://lnkd.in/evWysGn2

I am deeply disturbed by the case of Caymir Weaver, a 23-year-old individual who is currently incarcerated in Ohio for allegedly exposing someone to HIV. What makes this case even more troubling is the fact that Weaver could not transmit the virus in the first place. Ohio has a total of six laws that criminalize living with HIV, leading to numerous prosecutions in recent years. These laws are not only unjust but also perpetuate harmful stigmas surrounding HIV and AIDS. They only serve to further marginalize and discriminate against individuals living with the virus. Weaver's case highlights the urgent need for reform in Ohio's legal system. We must educate ourselves and others about the realities of HIV transmission and work towards dismantling discriminatory laws that do more harm than good. Living with HIV should not be a criminal offence. It is a public health issue that requires compassion, support, and access to proper healthcare. Instead of punishing individuals for their HIV status, we should focus on promoting comprehensive sex education, increasing access to preventative measures such as PrEP, and destigmatizing HIV and AIDS. As a society, we must do better. We must advocate for the rights of individuals living with HIV and push for legislative change. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community, regardless of their HIV status. #HIV #AIDS #Healthcare #HumanRights #Advocacy LGBT LGBT Foundation LGBTQ REAL LGBTI+ Business Conference