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Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in Prevention and Care Programs: 

Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in Prevention and Care Programs Kevin Osborne The POLICY Project Wednesday July 31st, 2002 POLICY

POLICY’s Contribution: 

POLICY’s Contribution Indicators of Stigma and Discrimination 2)Community and Faith-Based Organizations 3)Critical Questions POLICY

1. Measuring Stigma: 

1. Measuring Stigma Current problem Policy solution Mexico South Africa concentrated epidemic generalized epidemic baseline information access to services media laws and policies 2002/2003 WAD Internalized Stigma POLICY

2. Community and Faith-Based Organizations: 

2. Community and Faith-Based Organizations 1. Church Province of Southern Africa “Until we address social disgrace ... all our efforts will be meaningless.” The Most Reverend Njongonkulu Ndungane, Archbishop of Cape Town, Metropolitan of Southern Africa 2. Empowerment Grants Program This year, awarded over $20,000 in empowerment grants to 7 C/FBOs to carry out activities intended to reduce stigma and discrimination 3. Lessons Learned PWA involvement Strong leadership – Personally and professionally Do what you can do – Don’t wait! POLICY

3. Critical Questions: 

3. Critical Questions Satellite format: “Righting HIV/AIDS Policy” 1)Does changing discrimination laws protect vulnerable groups in their daily lives? 2)Why has it taken so long to recognize the importance of addressing stigma and discrimination in prevention and care programs? 3)Why are health care providers a main source of stigma and discrimination? Opportunities Time to talk Share examples that have worked Challenges Need indicators Capacity development POLICY