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