The MSMGF conducts regular outreach to the press and public forums to increase visibility and nuanced understanding of issues concerning MSM health and human rights. The articles and reports below cite the MSMGF, MSMGF research, or MSMGF projects.
Published: October 3, 2015
After the federal government raided and shutdown the popular worldwide male escort website Rentboy.com several LGBT and human rights organizations have blasted the authorities. Coincidentally, just days before the raid a joint statement was released by the Transgender Law Center, Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Lambda Legal, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the National Center for Transgender …
Published: October 3, 2015
On behalf of the International AIDS Conference permanent partners, the International AIDS Society (IAS) would like to welcome the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) to be the new civil society partner for the next two International AIDS Conferences: AIDS 2016 and AIDS 2018. MSMGF will replace the existing partner, Sidaction, who has held the position for AIDS 2012 …
Published: June 23, 2015
(Los Angeles) June 10, 2015-The Foundation for a National AIDS Monument today announced three new members of its Board of Directors. Actor and activist Zachary Quinto, William Morris Endeavor Board Member Mark Itkin and marketing executive and MSMGF Board Member Tom Whitman (pictured). All three men add a wealth of knowledge, leadership and experience to support the growth and development …
Published: June 12, 2015
Pope Francis is slated to hold his first public meeting with a married gay activist during a visit to Paraguay On July 11th. Activist Simón Cazal, executive director of the Paraguayan LGBT rights group SOMOSGAY, husband of Sergio López (pictured below at the MSMGF Strategic Planning meeting) will have a public audience with the pope in Paraguay. The couple was married in Argentina …
