Migrant Communities

Key Population

Stigma_Survey of people living with HIV.pdf

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"HIV-related stigma and discrimination remain major barriers to accessing HIV services for people living with HIV
worldwide. In this context, stigma can be understood as the negative perception of people living with HIV based solely
on their HIV status. Experienced stigma, or discrimination, occurs when people living with HIV experience negative or
unfair treatment based on these perceptions. An estimated one in eight people living with HIV are denied health
services because of stigma and discrimination, and research shows that over 50% of people report having
discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV [1]. Understanding and addressing stigma is critical to achieving
the zero discrimination element of UNAIDS vision and successive strategies to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
To improve the understanding of experienced HIV stigma in the community, ECDC — in collaboration with the
European AIDS Treatment Group (EATG) and AIDS Action Europe (AAE) — initiated an exploratory survey in 2021
to measure HIV-related stigma across Europe and Central Asia. The objective of this survey was to examine the
experience of HIV-related stigma in the region and to establish a benchmark measure of perceived and
experienced HIV-related stigma among the most affected communities in order to assess progress toward the
UNAIDS target of zero discrimination by 2030 [1]." (p. 1)

([1] UNAIDS. 2025 AIDS Targets. Geneva: UNAIDS. [Accessed 30 Aug 2023]. Available at:
https://www.unaids.org/en/topics/2025_target_setting )

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HIV stigma in the healthcare setting: Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia

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Key Population

HIV stigma in the healthcare setting.pdf

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"The report provides insights into the level and characteristics of HIV-related stigma in the healthcare setting in
Europe and Central Asia and outlines areas that need to be addressed. The report identifies an urgent need for
robust, multifaceted interventions, encompassing education and facility-level guidelines to eliminate stigma,
improve HIV knowledge among healthcare workers, and ensure equitable, non-stigmatising care for all people
living with HIV, ultimately contributing to the global goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030" (p. 1)

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DIGITAL HELP Online course on digital services for key population (version in English)

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:55:46 +0000

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Key Population

Description

Online Course

You will learn how computer-mediated communication differs from face-to-face communication and how to communicate effectively with others on the Internet. You will learn how to organize and implement secure digital services, how to choose secure software and hardware, and tips to protect your privacy and online security.

eurasian harm reduction association (EHRA) is a non-for-profit public membership-based organisation, registered by the initiative of harm reduction activists and organisations from Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) in 2017.

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Sustainability and Survival: Resilience for civil society organisations

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:50:12 +0000

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Online Course

The course will help you, as a CSO or CBO working with key populations, to acquire skills and confidence for organisational resilience and a more diversified and sustainable funding model. By the end of this course, we expect you to be better equipped the challenges of the current and future evolving funding environment.

Register for free here: https://ehra.learnworlds.com/course/sustainability-and-survival-resilience-for-civil-society-organisations

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Words Matter - A resource for everyone committed to ensuring all Black people are free – happy, healthy, and whole.

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:16:58 +0000

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Key Population

Words Matter HIV Toolkit 2020.pdf

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"WHY THIS TOOLKIT MATTERS
Words Are Tools That Have The Power To Destroy Stigma
Words evolve into the language we use to communicate. Language can be used to create spaces where
people feel safe, comfortable, and supported including through personal and difficult conversations.
Language is a powerful tool in disrupting bias and stigma as well as facilitating healing.
It is important to eliminate HIV stigma because when people are afraid of experiencing discrimination
they are less likely to be tested or treated for HIV. Additionally, treating individuals living with HIV
differently can negatively affect their ability to secure life’s necessities like housing, employment, medical
care, and necessary social support." (p. 1)

National Black Justice Coalition (NBJV):
"Since 2003, NBJC has been America’s leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS through coalition building, federal policy change, research, and education. Our mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias and stigma. Now known as the National Black Justice Collective, NBJC supports Black individuals, families, and communities in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ+/SGL equity. We envision a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly, and honestly in family, faith, and community, regardless of race, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation." https://nbjc.org/

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Unheard Voices - Understanding the challenges faced by Black people living with HIV in primary care

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:04:05 +0000

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Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Key Population

Unheard-Voices-Black-People-Primary-Care-Report.pdf

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Description

"This report outlines the key challenges faced by Black
people living with HIV in London when accessing
primary care and explores opportunities for improving
the quality of the care they receive. As HIV is a longterm
health condition, there needs to be a positive
relationship between people living with HIV and all
healthcare providers to support continued engagement
with care. Through analysing responses from our
survey completed by 142 Black-heritage respondents
living with HIV in London, we identify what must change
to ensure greater satisfaction with primary care and
improved engagement with GP surgeries.
The findings underline the need for culturally competent
care, increased patient-provider trust, and further
accessible resources to improve health literacy." (p. 3)

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A Guide to Do it Better in Our CBVCT Centres - Core practices in some European CBVCT Centres

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:14:43 +0000

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Community Involvement

Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Key Population

A Guide to Do it Better in Our CBVCT Centres.pdf

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Description

"The implementation and improvement of community-based voluntary counselling and testing
(CBVCT) services is a means of offering these so-called hard-to-reach or more-at-risk populations an
opportunity to know their HIV status, receiving information and counselling, being linked to the
health system if necessary and being treated in a non-judgmental way. The community-based
approach will be the leitmotiv of this document, since CBVCT services target one or more
communities and include community members in at least one part of the implementation process
of the service.
The CBVCT approach can break down many barriers to HIV testing among most-at-risk populations
through the social proximity of the staff to the target community. Promotion of quality
implementation of CBVCT is necessary to guarantee and extend the valuable characteristics of the
community-based approach." (p. 4)

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COMMUNITY-BASED HIV & MENTAL HEALTH CARE - The role of community-based services within the continuum of HIV and mental health care

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:51:29 +0000

COMMUNITY-BASED HIV & MENTAL HEALTH CARE - The role of community-based services within the continuum of HIV and mental health care chris.spurgat@… Thu, 10/02/2025 - 07:51

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Mental Health

Key Population

Community-based HIV & Mental Health Care.pdf

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Description

"Clear, evidence-based links have been identified between HIV infection and a higher prevalence of mental
health conditions compared to the general population. This discussion paper draws on existing policy and
good practice to identify key policy themes and types of interventions for improving community-based HIV
and mental health care.
The paper also references two EATG-sponsored stakeholder events. The first event, which was internal to
EATG, demonstrated that there is already significant experience among members about the HIV and mental
health continuum of care. The second event included stakeholders external to EATG. The discussion made it
very clear that WHO and others have been working on building a solid HIV and mental health continuum of
care for years now. Presenters shared examples of lay workers and clinicians collaborating at the community
and institutional/hospital levels, adapting what they do to national needs and the shape of their HIV epidemic." (p. 3)

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Intersectionality Resource Guide and Toolkit - An Intersectional Approach to Leave No One Behind

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:37:55 +0000

Intersectionality Resource Guide and Toolkit - An Intersectional Approach to Leave No One Behind chris.spurgat@… Thu, 10/02/2025 - 07:37

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Policy & Advocacy

Key Population

Intersectionality Resource Guide and Toolkit.pdf

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Description

"This Resource Guide and Toolkit is the result of a collaborative effort between UN Women, UNPRPD, Members of Civil
Society Advisory Group including the International Disability Alliance and its Community of Practice members, and
inter-Agency joint project partners. The content herein has been greatly benefited and enhanced by the expertise
and perspectives of diverse persons from the disability movement across the globe. Their experience, insights and
comments helped significantly in finalizing the product." (p.4)

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Make Way - Intersectional Lobby and Advocacy Toolkit

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:56:09 +0000

Make Way - Intersectional Lobby and Advocacy Toolkit chris.spurgat@… Thu, 10/02/2025 - 06:56

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Policy & Advocacy

Key Population