HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean: A deadly cycle of stigma and secrecy (documentary screening) Stigma and discrimination prevent people around the world from accessing the HIV prevention, care and treatment services they need. This is particularly true in areas of the Caribbean, such as Jamaica, where anti-sodomy laws and concerns about violence put vulnerable populations at extreme risk. A panel of journalists, funders, AIDS activists and community members discuss the human impact of this discrimination, the need for coordinated multi-sectoral action, and journalism's role in bringing these issues to the broadest possible public.There is a panel discussion following the screening. More information here about the panelists.
Tuesday, September 22nd
4:00-5:30 pm
Reception following
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
Room 308
219 West 40th St., NY, NY 10018
Seating limited: Please rsvp to rsvp@pulitzercenter.org
Sunday, September 20, 2009
HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean: A Deadly Cycle of Stigma and Secrecy
I heard about this health-related documentary screening via my church bulletin this Sunday and thought I would pass this along:
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It is interesting that given my topic that there is a discussion about the secrecy of HIV within the Craibbean. I strongly believe that if there is an open dialogue about sexuality and sex, then there will also be an open dialogue about HIV/AIDS.
There is still alot of misconceptions within the caribbean, particularly Jamaica about HIV and who is at risk.
I belive and along with many who work with in the health care system in the caribbean to educate school age children about preventing HIV and STI's, but not many agree as the same belief in the US is that no one should be telling my child about sex. The battle is still being fought by the educational system as they believe that teaching about prevention is giving consent to engage in the act.
I look forward to attending this forum as it is one that I am very passionate about.
Being open and true can be the new strategy for saving lives.
I am sorry I missed this forum. This topic of HIV and sex education for the young is important for them to navigate through life choices. Information plant seeds for when they are needed in order for the children to make positive choices; not to give them a free pass to have sex. Hopefully, with the correct information this can be delayed.
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