Washington D.C., USA, 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+)

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org

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Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they? Broad and Diverse; Context; Fenton – Typographies.

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: UK: – 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).

Washington D.C., USA, 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.

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org 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;

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org 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;

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org 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.

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org 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.

Washington D.C., USA, 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.

Washington D.C., USA, July 2012www.aids2012.org Change the tide? Yes, we must and we can! Thank you GNP+ Contact: