inconvenient truths: mobilizing msm and transgender people towards a more effective hiv
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Presentation from the keynote address by Laurindo Garcia during closing session of the pre-conference for gay men, trans people and other men who have sex with men. Held on July 19, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia prior to the AIDS 2014: the 20th International AIDS Conference.TRANSCRIPT
Inconvenient Truths
Laurindo Garcia Founder, B-Change !Closing Session: Keynote Address AIDS 2014 MSM Pre-conference, Sunday, July 20, 2014, Melbourne, Australia
Mobilizing MSM and Transgender People towards a More Effective HIV Response: A Look Ahead
Happy Life
2012
2011
“Extra points given to guys who know their HIV status. Doesn’t matter if +/-, it’s chemistry that
counts.”
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Philippines HIV epidemic, 1984-2012: 80% gay & bisexual men
Num
ber o
f new
HIV
dia
gnos
es
0
875
1750
2625
3500
Year
19841985
19861987
19881989
19901991
19921993
19941995
19961997
19981999
20002001
20022003
20042005
20062007
20082009
20102011
2012
SEX
SEX
is risky
SEX
is risky
is pleasurable and fun
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
harm, impairs
& numbs
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
harms, impairs
& numbs
are pleasurable
and fun
CONDOMS
CONDOMS
protect
CONDOMS
protect
feel likea barrier
TESTING
TESTING
should be routine
TESTING
should be routine
can be shameful and inconvenient
BEING POZ
BEING POZ
is ok; treatment saves lives
BEING POZ
is ok; treatment saves lives
sux
What can we do?
Choice
Harm reduction
Listen andre-engage
Build resilience
Provide health, without judgement.
