---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) <[email protected]> Date: 4 August 2010 09:05 Subject: Forum Notes Issue 6 To: [email protected]
If you are having problems viewing this email, click here<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=7cfb8f342f&e=781d74e976>for web version. [image: MSMGF Forum Notes] Issue VI July 2010 IN THIS ISSUE >From the <http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=5f1981aadb&e=781d74e976> Executive Officer<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=049c8c8a6f&e=781d74e976> The speakers<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=ff96e067c2&e=781d74e976> The break-out <http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=fdfae8c2ce&e=781d74e976> sessions<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=2b4601a322&e=781d74e976> The participants<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=46c9c31139&e=781d74e976> The networking<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=28aafaaada&e=781d74e976>zone<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=53dfee8201&e=781d74e976> CONTACT US Executive Office MSMGF 436 14th Street Suite 1500 Oakland, CA 94612 Administrative Office MSMGF c/o AIDS Project Los Angeles The David Geffen Center 611 South Kingsley Drive Los Angeles, CA 90005 To contact the Secretariat, you may send an email directly to [email protected] <[email protected]> www.msmgf.org GLOBAL FORUM on MSM & HIV FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER [image: ayala]The Global Forum on MSM and HIV held its fourth consecutive Pre-Conference event focused on MSM and HIV, on Saturday, July 17th at the 2010 International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria. Entitled, Be Heard, the event drew 500 advocates, researchers, donors, government officials, and providers from more than 90 countries. Over 100 of the world’s leading experts on the health and human rights of MSM and transgender people served as presenters and conveners. The MSM pre-conference was followed by an evening networking reception hosted by the Office of the Mayor of Vienna. Read more<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=7eb6f42acf&e=781d74e976> ------------------------------ The speakers Michel Sidibé, Executive Director at UNAIDS (Photo: Joshua Nantais) The Be Heard MSM pre-conference had an opening session in the morning and closing plenary in the afternoon that included an impressive line-up of speakers that encouraged participants to continue advocating and working on behalf of MSM around the world. The speakers addressed many issues salient to MSM, HIV and human rights, from research focused on MSM to repealing sodomy laws that impede HIV work with MSM. Read more<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=d3ad7461f0&e=781d74e976> ------------------------------ The break-out sessions There were a total of 26 breakouts session where panelists and participants shared their experiences and knowledge. These sessions covered a wide range of topics salient to MSM, including sessions focused on young MSM and their role in the fight against HIV; fund raising strategies for CBOs; LBGT rights; and MSM participating in research. Read more<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=614423ceaa&e=781d74e976> ------------------------------ The participants Nearly 500 individuals from over 90 countries registered to attend this year’s MSM Pre-Conference. An extensive scholarship program enabled a large number of participants to attend from low- and middle-income countries. Nearly half of those attending the pre-conference came from the global south. ------------------------------ The MSM networking zone Session at the MSM networking zone (Photo by Omar Baños) The MSMGF organized the MSM Networking Zone in the Global Village at the 2010 IAC in Vienna. Entitled, *Be Heard! A Space for MSM to Network and Connect*, the space was opened on the afternoon of Sunday, July 18th, and showcased a range of MSM-related activities through Thursday, 22 July. The MSM Networking Zone offered presentations, art exhibits, workshops, innovative HIV prevention materials and opportunities to meet other MSM and advocates from around the world. Each day the networking zone featured one morning session and two afternoon sessions. Read more<http://msmgf.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1efcb45b2d3a4abde06876054&id=9308d5752f&e=781d74e976>
