ACT NOW on Global HIV Migration, Mobility and Health Equity: IAS 2023 Forum

QPP and NAPWHA

The forum will explore global health equity, human rights,  &amp; policy frameworks facing people living with HIV regarding migration/mobility.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

It's time to ACT on global HIV migration and health equity is NOW.Did you know there were an estimated 1 billion migrants worldwide in 2020, of whom 281 million were international migrants (3.6% of the world population).Did you know that 46 countries impose mandatory HIV testing or some form of HIV-related restrictions that prevent people living with HIV from legally entering, transiting through, studying, working or residing in a country, solely based on their HIV status.Did you know that Australia is one of few high-income, low HIV prevalence countries that still imposes HIV-related migration restrictions.Whether you mobilise key populations at the grassroots level, develop government health and human rights policies, study HIV epidemiological trends, implement HIV programs and services, make donor investments in civil society or have the lived experience of HIV migration, this event is about establishing the global priorities to challenge discriminatory and outdated laws, policy and practices and champion health equity for all.With speakers from global health organisations, advocacy groups from around the world and people with lived experience of HIV migration and mobility - this high-level workshop is open to all.Join us for this half-day community forum on 22 July 2023This is a free event however space is limited and pre-registration is essential. Proudly Supported By

Agenda

A traditional welcome to the lands of the Turrbul and Yuggera people.

Welcome to Country 

A brief welcome from our hosts Queensland Positive People and the National Association of People Living with HIV Australia.

Welcome to the Forum

A series of short video stories outlining the experiences of HIV migration from around the world.

The Lived Experience

An update on the global status of HIV migration and mobility restrictions around the world.

The Global Situation

An exploration on some of the situations facing people living with HIV from across the Asia/Pacific region.

Case Stories from the Region

A reflection on the current situation in Australia and the work that needs to be done in policy and legal reform.

The Australian Response

A leader at each table will focus the table discussions upon one of three themes: 1. The Legal Challenges 2. The Policy Challenges 3. The social and Healthcare Challenges

Facilitated Table Discussions

The three theme chairs will summarise the discussions from the various tables.

Report Back

A global leader in the HIV response will provide reflections and lead a panel discussion among the theme chairs and people with lived experience of HIV migration of the priority actions for change.

Reflections

The forum will provide a closing session on next steps to move the advocacy forward.

Closing

Following this community forum, Queensland Positive People and the National Association of People with HIV Australia will be hosting a community social event at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Tickets for this event will be available soon. Proudly supported by Gilead Sciences.

FOLLOWING EVENT: IAS 2023 Community Social at the Brisbane Powerhouse

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