2nd Regional Consultation on HIV among MSM and Trans People in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

The 2nd Regional Consultation on HIV among MSM and Trans People in Eastern Europe and Central Asia “New Challenges and Approaches in the Response to the HIV Epidemic among MSM and Trans People in Eastern Europe and Central Asia”  be held on 31 May – 1 June 2018 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

The goal of the Consultation is to strengthen the regional response to the HIV epidemic among MSM and trans people in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Objectives:

  • Review the progress in implementation of the recommendations of the 1st Regional Consultation held in 2010.
  • Present the results of regional research studies and use them to develop recommendations for quality improvement of strategic information on the HIV epidemic among MSM and trans people in EECA.
  • Present best regional practices and innovations in response to the HIV epidemic among MSM and trans people.
  • Discuss the issues of funding and sustainability of the HIV programs for MSM and trans people.
  • Discuss and adopt a regional advocacy strategy in response to the HIV epidemic among MSM and trans people in EECA and develop recommendations for its implementation at the national and regional level.

Participants of the Consultation:

About 100 participants from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) are expected to take part in the Regional Consultation representing MSM and LGBT community-based and non-governmental organizations, as well as governmental agencies, international and donor organizations and UN agencies.

More details about the Consultation can be found on the official web-page.