1. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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+)

2. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they?

3. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org

4. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org

5. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org

6. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: Who are they? Broad and Diverse; Context; Fenton – Typographies.

7. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org African and Black Women in the Diaspora: UK: – 2010- 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).

8. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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.

9. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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;

10. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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;

11. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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.

12. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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.

13. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 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.

14. Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org Change the tide? Yes, we must and we can! Thank you GNP+ Contact: greid@gnpplus.net