The MSMGF works to shape the global dialogue on MSM health and human rights by conducting targeted outreach to media and public forums. Coverage of the MSMGF and MSMGF programs can be found on the MSMGF in the News page. In addition to promoting awareness and nuanced understanding through the press, the MSMGF also issues periodic Community Updates to keep MSM advocates and service providers informed of the most recent developments in policy, funding, research, and programs.
Published: January 27, 2016
MSMGF is proud to announce, together with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the launch of a Global Platform to achieve ambitious global HIV and human rights targets among gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men. The Platform is a response to accelerated targets set by UNAIDS for the global HIV response, the …
Published: January 22, 2016
MSMGF would like to remind and encourage all of our stakeholders and community members to submit content for the 2016 International AIDS conference in Durban, South Africa on July 18-22. It is crucially important to contribute so your opinions and needs are represented and addressed! You are encouraged to submit an abstract and share your research, submit a workshop that …
Published: January 20, 2016
MSMGF is proud to announce the release of a new case study by and about the Consortium of MSM and Transgender Networks. The Consortium is an international collaborative project of ten regional and global networks of advocates[1], including MSMGF as the lead organization. The Consortium members dedicate their work to maximizing efficiency and coordinating global efforts to support the sexual …
Published: December 16, 2015
New Series of Research Briefs Examines Challenges and Opportunities to Global HIV Service Scale-up for MSM MSMGF has partnered with LINKAGES and FHI360 to publish, Rights in Action: Access to HIV Services among Men Who Have Sex with Men, the first of a series of technical briefs highlighting the main findings from MSMGF’s 2014 Global Men’s Health and Rights (GMHR) …
Published: December 10, 2015
New Global Review Examines Prevalence of Violence against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People and Impact on Access to HIV Services Released today on International Human Rights Day, a disturbing and sobering report from MSMGF examines levels of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the world, revealing a high frequency of brutal attacks across all regions. The …
Published: December 7, 2015
MSMGF would like to remind and encourage all of our stakeholders and community members to apply for financial aid scholarships for the 2016 International AIDS conference in Durban, South Africa on July 18-22. Completed applications with a letter of recommendation are due by February 12th. The MSMGF preconference registration will be available at http://www.aids2016.org in February as well. Please remind …
Published: December 1, 2015
World AIDS Day is a day of reflection. There have been great advances in the HIV sector and reasons to be optimistic, but there is much work ahead. We must continue to vigilantly advocate for men who have sex with men (MSM) and other key populations (sex workers, people who inject drugs and transgender people) at highest risk of HIV and often …
Published: November 23, 2015
MSMGF and Hornet Use App-based Technology to Modernize Global HIV Prevention Messaging Blue Ribbon Boys is a progressive, sex-positive, HIV viral suppression campaign that encourages dating/hook-up app users to protect their sexual health. It’s a forward-thinking partnership between MSMGF (The Global Forum on MSM and HIV) and the gay app, Hornet. It’s particularly innovative because it is inclusive of all …
Published: November 17, 2015
The Consortium of MSM and Transgender Networks submits an advocacy brief to the Global Fund Board members regarding the Global Fund Strategic Plan 2017-2022 The Global Fund Board is holding its 34th Board Meeting today and tomorrow, 16 -17 November 2015. This meeting includes formative discussions on the new Global Fund Strategic Plan 2017-2022. The Consortium of MSM and Transgender …
Published: November 16, 2015
MSMGF (The Global Forum on MSM & HIV) was founded in 2006 at the International AIDS Conference in Toronto by activists from around the world concerned about the silence surrounding HIV among men who have sex with men, including gay and bisexual men. MSMGF was born out of an urgent need to act. 2016 will be a milestone year for …
Published: November 16, 2015
MSMGF is turning 10! To kick off our 10-year celebration we are proud to introduce a new logo and a renovated, modernized website that will function as an information exchange hub. We will use the website to watchdog public health policies and funding trends; strengthen local and regional advocacy capacities; and support community-based organizations at the front lines of the …
Published: November 13, 2015
Le Forum mondial sur les HSH et le VIH (MSMGF) souhaite informer nos partenaires de la nécessité d’envoyer les réactions de la société civile cette semaine sur le projet PEPFAR 2016 concernant les lignes directrices du Plan opérationnel pays/région (COP). Selon le bureau du coordinateur américain de la lutte contre le sida dans le monde (OGAC), jeudi 12 novembre, le …
