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These security and safety tips for Queer Persons were developed, designed and formulated by T om Muyunga-Mukasa a Public Health Strategist and Human Rights Activist. The Security and Safety Principles for Queer Persons commits them to five key principles: Principle 1: Provide information, education and clear communication pointing out that Queer Persons do not demand special treatment but unconditional positive regard (UPR) to ensure security and safety concerns can be raised and are adequately addressed.   Principle 2: Adopt a systematic approach towards identifying security and safety-related dangers, threats, risks, and identify suitable preventive and control measures. Principle 3: Build capacity so that they are empowered to take personal responsibility for their own security. Principle 4: Read, discuss and understand the Security and safety Guidelines   Principle 5: Provide psycho-social support in the event of traumatic experiences at acute or ...

The analysis, which reviewed 75 studies from 28 African countries involving just under 45,000 men who have sex with men, also found a link between countries with severe anti-LGBT legislation and lower levels of testing and status awareness among this population group. The study assessed the extent by which African-based men who have sex with men have engaged with the HIV treatment cascade over time, and the effect of anti-LGBT legislation on testing, treatment and viral suppression. HIV testing among men who have sex with men was found to have increased over time. After 2011, 67% of men who have sex with men had tested for HIV at least once, and half (50%) had tested in the past 12 months. Before this, around half (52%) had tested at least once and around a third (32%) had tested in the past 12 months. But despite the rise in testing, only 19% of HIV-positive men who have sex with men were aware of their status, only a quarter (24%) were on treatment, and a quarter (25%) ...

In the arena and coliseum of public ideas, opinion and policy in Africa, sexuality, orientation and gender identity have stoked conversations and in whatever directions.  These conversations, have now becomes the tides, torrents and tempests churning political oceans in Africa. and the world.  But, really, is this a deliberate way able-bodied people are excusing themselves from being gainfully employed?  Do Africans have so much time on themselves, that they can afford to be wasteful?  In the article below, one reads about what has become trendy in Africa and elsewhere. The creation of mechanisms to indignify people seems to be celebrated now more than ever. Miriam Berger    writes: "Uganda arrested 16 LGBTQ activists. Here’s where else gay rights are a battleground in the world. This week Ugandan  police arrested 16 LGBTQ activists  on charges of gay sex — which is punishable by life imprisonment. Police arres...

You are concerned about HIV Programming and funding that is so much needed. You also know that USA has supported African countries immensely as far as HIV Prevention and Care Programming go. Then read this article I have borrowed from another source. It matters that African countries pay attention, listen attentively and read the signs! Diane Anderson-Minshall   in the same article says,  " 2020 is not the year to get complacent about HIV, but rather an opportunity to spark a new kind of movement.  At the end of the year, we usually mark World AIDS Day on December 1 and reflect both on where the epidemic has been, those we’ve lost to it, and on where we are today. In many ways we’ve progressed to astonishing heights with treatment. Earlier this year, we launched  U=U & U , Pride Media’s year-long initiative getting the word out about the groundbreaking consensus that people living with HIV with undetectable viral loads have  zero  risk o...

The human being fulfills self-determination at various levels but these three, are so crucial: sensual or sensuality living or pursuance of a quality life interaction or an interactive lifestyle Humans are endowed with senses, which we need to use variously to find or enjoy food, smell, sleep, locomotion, mobility, confidentiality, safe passage/keeping and to catalyze how we associate. We have to be provided contexts within which we can pursue our ideas, plans and engage in fulfilling our dreams.   In other words, the following freedoms are so important for self-determination and self-preservation: Freedom of conscience and religion Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication Freedom of peaceful assembly Freedom to associate These freedoms, are non-negotiable and non-alienable. They must be enjoyed or claimed by all persons irrespective of their status. However, it may surprise you my ...