International Seminar Paris

We have returned from Paris, where we participated in the International Seminar “The Role of Civil Society in Addressing the Needs of Key and Vulnerable Populations Among Eastern European Migrants and Refugees”, held on May 14-15 at Sorbonne Université .
Why Was This Important?
♦️To identify barriers in #HIV and #TB treatment for migrants and find solutions.
♦️ To highlight the role of civil society in ensuring quality healthcare for those most in need.
Key Findings:
🔹Language barriers– Without translation, there is no trust in doctors.
🔹Legal uncertainty – Fear of losing protected status due to travel to Ukraine.
🔹Stigma – People hide diagnoses to avoid discrimination.
🔹Inaccessible #PrEP – HIV prevention must be free and available.
🔹Lack of data – Without statistics, effective programs cannot be developed.

Behind Every Statistic – A Human Story.
These numbers are just part of our research, but each one represents real people—their struggles, hopes, and resilience.
– Mothers hiding diagnoses to protect their children from bullying.
– Workers afraid of losing jobs if their status is revealed.
– Teenagers too scared to admit they need help.

When we talk about “access to #healthcare,” we mean the right to a dignified life—one that should not depend on language or which side of a border someone fled from.
Our Mission:
The seminar at Sorbonne was a chance to speak up for those often ignored. Our goal is to ensure no refugee faces their struggles alone. Because behind politics, there are real people who cannot wait—they need help today.
We are grateful to the organizers for this opportunity and to all colleagues fighting for vulnerable groups. These days in Paris were not just about work—they were about inspiration and solidarity.