Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for People Who Inject Drugs: Community Voices on Pros, Cons, and Concerns

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for People Who Inject Drugs: Community Voices on Pros, Cons, and Concerns
With this paper, INPUD aims to amplify the voices of people who inject drugs so that their unique knowledge and perspectives can be taken into account as policies related to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are formulated. This is of vital importance, as many people who use drugs have grave concerns about the ethics, effectiveness, and safety of prioritising broad promotion of PrEP for people who inject drugs—especially in a global context of drug prohibition and limited access to harm reduction services and antiretroviral therapy for people who inject drugs living with HIV.
Year of publication: 
2016

(Even) Greater than the Sum of Its Parts: a Case Study on Working Together as the Consortium of MSM and Transgender Networks

(Even) Greater than the Sum of Its Parts: a Case Study on Working Together as the Consortium of MSM and Transgender Networks
“(Even) Greater than the Sum of Its Parts” documents the impact of the Consortium’s efforts and describes the added value of collaboration. The primary context of the case study is the Consortium’s implementation of two grants by the Robert Carr civil society Networks Fund (RCNF) over the past two years. The case study offers multiple examples of how working in a Consortium has benefited member networks and MSM and transgender communities in general. 
Year of publication: 
2016

Global Policy, Local Disconnects A Look into the Implementation of the 2013 HIV Treatment Guidelines

Global Policy, Local Disconnects A Look into the Implementation of the 2013 HIV Treatment Guidelines
One year after the release of the updated WHO Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection, ITPC investigated what the reality was on the ground for people living with HIV. In the 2013 update, WHO recommended that all people living with HIV be offered the opportunity to start treatment immediately after their diagnosis. “Global Policy, Local Disconnect” draws on ITPC’s Regional Networks and ARASA partners in Southern Africa, to survey a cross-section of people living with HIV, service providers and other stakeholders across the globe, to uncover the real story of access to HIV treatment.
Year of publication: 
2014

Global Policy, Local Disconnects A Look into the Implementation of the 2013 HIV Treatment Guidelines

Global Policy, Local Disconnects A Look into the Implementation of the 2013 HIV Treatment Guidelines
One year after the release of the updated WHO Consolidated Guidelines on the Use of Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating and Preventing HIV Infection, ITPC investigated what the reality was on the ground for people living with HIV. In the 2013 update, WHO recommended that all people living with HIV be offered the opportunity to start treatment immediately after their diagnosis. “Global Policy, Local Disconnect” draws on ITPC’s Regional Networks and ARASA partners in Southern Africa, to survey a cross-section of people living with HIV, service providers and other stakeholders across the globe, to uncover the real story of access to HIV treatment.
Year of publication: 
2014

Missing the Target 11: Barriers to Accessing HIV Treatment from a Community Perspective: Experiences of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Uganda And Sex Workers in Kenya

Missing the Target 11: Barriers to Accessing HIV Treatment from a Community Perspective: Experiences of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Uganda And Sex Workers in Kenya
With Missing the Target 11, the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition aims to catalyze research and advocacy from a community perspective to expose and address the stigma, discrimination, and human rights abuses that key affected populations face in accessing HIV treatment. ITPC defined key populations for this report, as those who self identify as any of the following:

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) 
orphans affected by HIV
people who use drugs
sex workers; and/or
women living with HIV

Year of publication: 
2014

Webcast on Key Population Data for Decision Making

A webcast of the LINKAGES Rights in Action Meeting on Data for Decision Making for Key Populations, which occurred on December 4, 2015. Rights in Action speeches revolved around ensuring access to HIV services for men who have sex with other men, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and transgender people.

Year of publication: 
2015

Services Under Siege: The Impact of Anti-LGBT Violence on HIV Programs

Services Under Siege: The Impact of Anti-LGBT Violence on HIV Programs
Released on International Human Rights Day, a disturbing and sobering report from MSMGF examines levels of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world, revealing a high frequency of brutal attacks across all regions. The report indicates that activists and HIV service providers are especially vulnerable, with attacks against community leaders resulting in interruptions to life-saving HIV services. The report underscores the urgent need for real, institutionalized protections for marginalized communities.
Year of publication: 
2015

Transgender Women and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know

Transgender Women and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: What We Know and What We Still Need to Know
The National Center for Innovation in HIV Care published this issue brief on transgender women and PrEP, which examines the inclusion of transgender women in PrEP research and reviews the recent Lancet article about data from the iPrEx and OLE studies. It also addresses concerns related to feminizing hormones and PrEP efficacy.
Year of publication: 
2015