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Addressing complex migration-related challenges by engaging immigrant, refugees and non-status people
living with HIV/AIDS in Canada
Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment
Canada
Henry Luyombya
July 24, 2012
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Key Challenges
MIGRATION RELATED:
- Pre/post migration trauma & loss
- Settlement/integration
- Access to determinants of health (e.g., employment, trade and professions)
- Legal barriers
STIGMA & DISCRIMINATIO
N:- Racism- Sexism- Homophobia,- Transphobia- Xenophobia- HIV stigma and
AIDS Phobia - Etc.
ACCESS BARRIERS:
- Language barriers
- Cultural & social inclusion /competency
- Migration status related eligibility affecting health care and service access
- Stigma related barriers
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The 3 ‘Es’ of Addressing Challenges
Expectations• Funders• Community
stakeholders• Affected
communities
Effectiveness• Research relevancy• Knowledge uptake• Integration into
practice
Empowerment• Meaningful
engagement• Collective
empowerment • Community
succession
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Access & Equity Award, City of Toronto 2009
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Casey Award 2012
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Contact InformationHenry Luyombya
Research Project Coordinator, CHAMP Study
Office: +1.416.642.6486 ext 2265 Cell: +1.647.718.5634
[email protected] [email protected]
www.HIVimmigration.ca
HIVimmigration
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