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 NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT: SUMMIT OPENING PLENARY REVEALED
 PLHIV Networks: A Good Idea in the 80s, an Even Better Idea Today
Monday, September 18, 11:15 am
This session, designed by the
Sero Project,
will discuss the history, role and importance of networks of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) to facilitate empowerment, combat HIV-related stigma, improve the quality of life outcomes of PLHIV and more effectively reduce HIV transmission. Panelists will cover the history of PLHIV networks, from the Denver Principles (which launched the PLHIV self-empowerment movement in 1983), through MIPA/GIPA (UNAIDS 1994 Meaningful/Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV) to the current resurgence in PLHIV organizing and new networks, increasingly global in scope, with broadened foci that adds combating criminalization and discrimination to battling HIV stigma.
The panel will discuss the importance of PLHIV networks using examples from their own local, national and global networks that illustrate their diversity and breadth. Panelists will show how the uniquely situated, if underutilized, PLHIV networks can more readily mobilize the engagement and empowerment of PLHIV, who in turn, have special potential in the struggle to advance our interests. The panel will describe how supporting the expansion of and leadership by PLHIV networks, from the local to the global level, will improve the mental and physical health of PLHIV, reduce stigma and improve public health outcomes.
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FCAA INFOGRAPHIC: HIV PHILANTHROPY IN THE UK
According to the recent Kaiser Family Foundation and UNAIDS report, the United Kingdom (UK) is the second largest government donor in the global HIV response. However, despite an increased pledge to the Global Fund, cuts to the UK's bilateral country programs means that overall funding for HIV from the UK is falling. This trend is replicated globally with global donor funding for HIV decreasing by 7% from 2015 to 2016.
In the context of these negative trends, encouraging continued UK government leadership in the global HIV response is essential. But so is recognizing the contribution of all other UK stakeholders - including private foundations. Philanthropy plays a key role is supporting people living with or affected by HIV, as well as in leveraging continued financial, political and programmatic prioritization of HIV from the UK government.
DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC TODAY
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ADVOCACY CORNER
 A round up of of recent resources and commentary regarding the potential impact of the U.S. Administration on the fight against HIV/AIDS and social justice, as well as recent funder responses to the changing landscape.
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PARTNER/MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
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y the 15th of every month
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Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is seeking nominations for its
board of directors
for terms beginning in March 2018. Nominations are due September 1st. Learn more!
The
ABDGN Network launches the new resource
hivandmigration.com at IAS 2017 in Paris. The site uses eight country profiles to tell the story of HIV and migration.
United Philanthropy Forum, formerly the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
, has
unveiled a new name and new visual identity to reflect a transformed organization. FCAA is a proud member of the Forum!
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IHRFG is now the Human Rights Funders Network. 
