Barriers

Key Population

Trans Right are Drug user rights.pdf

Documents

Trans Harm Reduction presentation.pdf

Biomedical needs of trans people that uses drugs in relation to HIV.pdf

Description

This online-event was organized by EuroNPUD, the regional drug user rights network in the European Union and its neighbouring countries. ( https://www.euronpud.net/ ):

"Join us for a small moment of virtual solidarity and learning, as we discuss service adaptation, specific needs when it comes to needle syringe provision (aka NSP), and interactions between HRT and other drugs, more specifically the pharmacokinetics of trans people.

The rights of trans people and drug users have been under increasing attack from harmful government policy and violence driven by misinformation campaigns influenced by scare mongering and prohibitionist rhetoric. Intersectional issues such as access to healthcare, labour rights and freedom from criminalisation experienced in our daily lives lead us to champion the need for organising and acts of solidarity." ( https://www.euronpud.net/register-for-the-webinar-trans-rights-are-drug-user-rights/ )

Please find the recording of this event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Y-9_sdrss

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Stigma: survey of people living with HIV. Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2022 progress report

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:10:14 +0000

Stigma: survey of people living with HIV. Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2022 progress report chris.spurgat@… Tue, 11/11/2025 - 11:10

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Key Population

Stigma_Survey of people living with HIV.pdf

Documents

Description

"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

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:58:12 +0000

HIV stigma in the healthcare setting: Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia chris.spurgat@… Tue, 11/11/2025 - 10:58

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Key Population

HIV stigma in the healthcare setting.pdf

Documents

Description

"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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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

LGBTIQ+

Documents

Description

"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

Unheard Voices - Understanding the challenges faced by Black people living with HIV in primary care chris.spurgat@… Thu, 10/09/2025 - 07:04

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Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Key Population

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

Documents

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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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

Sex Work

Intersectionality Resource Guide and Toolkit.pdf

Women

LGBTIQ+

Documents

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

Sex Work

Checklist for Budget Analysis for Advocacy.pdf

Women

LGBTIQ+

Documents

Developing Intersectional Communication and Media Strategy.pdf

Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Tool.pdf

Quality Checklist for Training.pdf

Template for a Learning Needs Assessment.pdf

The Intersectional Community Scorecard.pdf

The Intersectional See-Judge-Act-tool.pdf

The Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis Tool.pdf

Description

"The Make Way SRHR toolkit is a comprehensive package of materials that intend to increase and improve the capacity, skills and knowledge of civil society groups and organisations. That will enable them to undertake game-changing intersectional SRHR lobby and advocacy.
Each tool in the toolkit has a different purpose. Some of them build a conceptual understanding of intersectionality or help clarify values. Other tools guide the user in applying the principles underlying intersectionality to in their approach to policy analysis, communication and community engagement." https://www.make-way.org/toolkit/

The toolkit consists of the following tools and offers comprehensive materials for each on the website https://www.make-way.org/toolkit/ :

Lobby and advocacy cycle

Intersectionality 101

Quality checklist for training

Self-Assessment Tool

Meaningful Youth Engagenment Training Guide

The Intersectional Community Scorecard

The Intersectional See-Judge-Act-Tool

Developing an intersectional communication and media strategy

Intersectional massaging

Checklist for accessible communication

Checklist for budget analysis for advocacy

Intersectionalit-based Policy Analysis Tool

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CORE WP7 Policy Paper

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:49:37 +0000

CORE WP7 Policy Paper chris.spurgat@… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 11:49

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Prevention, Testing & Treatment

CORE

Community Involvement

Policy & Advocacy

Key Population

Sex Work

01_Deliverable_WP7 Policy Paper_final.pdf

Documents

Description

Project CORE aims to reduce health inequalities in the EU by supporting inclusive, community-driven approaches. WP7 focused on identifying legal, regulatory, and structural barriers that hinder CL/CB service delivery for HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and TB.
This brief draws on data from 27 EU countries collected in 2022–2023 through a standardised questionnaire and desk research reflecting the state of affairs. It offers a concise overview of key challenges and proposes actionable policy reforms.

CORE Project: https://core-action.eu/core-home

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Good Practice Guide for Employing People who use Drugs

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:30:41 +0000

Good Practice Guide for Employing People who use Drugs chris.spurgat@… Tue, 08/12/2025 - 13:30

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Community Involvement

Key Population

Documents

Employment Guide.pdf

Description

"PWUD have insights and expertise that can help inform the planning, delivery
and review of harm reduction and HIV services. When we involve PWUD in the
design and delivery of services, our work becomes more relevant, targeted and
accessible.
Working in partnership with PWUD helps our services to reach and connect with
other PWUD more effectively, and to understand and meet their needs. A really
powerful way of involving PWUD is to employ them as staff.
Employing PWUD sends out a clear message that they are valued partners and
are welcome at all levels of service delivery. It also has a very practical set of
benefits, helping services to better understand the needs and lived experience
of PWUD.
PWUD have the right to be employed. Policies that routinely exclude PWUD
from the workplace are discriminatory." (p. 6)

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RISE Project. Redefining Institutional Stigma Education

chris.spurgat@dah.aidshilfe.de — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:45:38 +0000

RISE Project. Redefining Institutional Stigma Education chris.spurgat@… Fri, 08/01/2025 - 09:45

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Prevention, Testing & Treatment

Key Population