Bідбулася раніше анонсована авторська зустріч поціновувачів поезії з Надією Рубінською

Сьогодні, 10 червня 2025, відбулася раніше анонсована авторська зустріч поціновувачів поезії з Надією Рубінською, українською біженкою-поетесою з міста  Енергодар. На зустрічі пролунали вірші різних жанрів, різної тематики. В цікавому форматі була представлена презентація важливих життєвих подій, досягнень у спорті, нагород поетичних конкурсів та квіткового хобі. На завершення зустрічі Надія відповіла на запитання присутніх. Слова щирої подяки, за вірші, що проникають до глибини душі, які пролунали від слухачів, –  це найкращій відгук для автора.

Pride Month has arrived — and it’s come to Tallinn!

Pride Month has arrived — and it’s come to Tallinn! 🌈

We are proud to announce that this year, EHPV has been awarded the title of Rainbow Hero by the Estonian LGBT Association — for our contribution to promoting equality, support, and care for LGBT+ people in Estonia. It is a great honor and an inspiration for us to continue our work.

The Estonian network actively participated in Tallinn Pride events, supporting the values of equality, visibility, and health awareness:

📍 At Tornide väljak, we were together with medical staff from the Estonian National Institute for Health Development (TAI). Free and anonymous rapid HIV testing was available for everyone.

📍 At the entrance to Hellobar, we handed out free HIV self-testing kits — to give everyone the opportunity to get tested at a convenient time.

📍 At the Vogue Ball in Kinomaja, participants could receive free condoms and lubricants — an important part of a culture of care and sexual health.

Tallinn Pride is not just a celebration, but also a space for solidarity, support, and acceptance. We are proud to be part of this movement and deeply grateful for the recognition of our work.

Press Release first Study on Queer Partnerships in the Baltics

Press Release

First Study on Queer Partnerships in the Baltics: Findings, Trends, and Challenges

Tallinn, May 2025 — The Estonian Network of People Living with HIV (EHPV) has released the results of a groundbreaking sociological study focused on queer partnerships and the situation of LGBTIQ communities in the Baltic States and Ukraine.

The survey was conducted in August 2024 during Tartu Pride, one year after Estonia officially adopted gender-neutral marriage legislation. Participants from 24 countries took part, with the majority from Estonia (69%), Ukraine (8%), Latvia (7%), and Lithuania (4%). A total of 420 responses were analyzed.

Key Findings:

  • Over half (57%) of respondents were single; 36% were in queer partnerships, 16% in officially registered ones.
  • Those in partnerships tend to be older, more educated, better-off financially, more likely to have children, and show fewer symptoms of depression than singles.
  • Cis men were more likely than cis women and trans/nonbinary people to plan for parenthood within the next year.
  • Clinical depression symptoms were observed in 35% of participants, and in 49% of trans and nonbinary respondents.
  • Higher levels of internalized transphobia and perceived stigma were linked to younger age, lower education, lack of partnerships, and lower well-being among trans/nonbinary people.

For the first time, population estimates of all LGBTIQ sub-groups in Estonia were provided:

Group Consensus Estimate 95% CI
Gay, bisexual, and other cis men who have sex with men 8,600 6,000–12,100
Lesbian and bisexual cis women 8,700 5,600–12,200
Trans and nonbinary people 1,700 800–2,700
Total 19,000 12,400–27,000
% of Estonian population aged 15+ 1.7% 1.1–2.4%

Recommendations:

  • Strengthen mental health support, especially for younger LGBTIQ individuals, as a path toward increased partnership rates and improved demographic sustainability.
  • Develop support programs for LGBTIQ people affected by SOGI-based stigma, discrimination, and hate crimes.
  • Implement systematic monitoring of SOGI-based hate-speech and violence.
  • Use data on queer-partnerships to form state family and demographic politics.

This study presents the first quantitative portrait of queer families in the Baltics and highlights the persistent presence of minority stress within LGBTIQ communities. Despite ongoing liberalization of laws and public opinion, social stigma continues to affect partnership formation and parenting plans.

Full text of the book: https://ehpv.ee/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Did.you_.know_.pdf

 

Contact:
Dr. Maksym Kasianczuk
M&E Coordinator, EHPV
Tallinn, Estonia

Pride Month June

When is Pride Month 2025?

June 1, 2025

Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots. We’re getting ready to dust off our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter, and go join in the fun. With parades, festivals, and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always some way for you to get involved — as well as learn some important social history along the way.
WHEN IS PRIDE MONTH 2021?

As a sub-holiday during Pride Month, Pride Day is celebrated on June 28. The day marks the date in history when the first pride march was held in New York City in 1970. However, different communities celebrate Pride Day on different days throughout June.
HISTORY OF PRIDE MONTH

On a hot summer’s night in New York on June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village, which resulted in bar patrons, staff, and neighborhood residents rioting onto Christopher Street outside. Among the many leaders of the riots was a black, trans, bisexual woman, Marsha P. Johnson, leading the movement to continue over six days with protests and clashes. The message was clear — protestors demanded the establishment of places where LGBT+ people could go and be open about their sexual orientation without fear of arrest.
Pride Month is largely credited as being started by bisexual activist Brenda Howard. Known as ‘The Mother of Pride,’ Brenda organized Gay Pride Week and the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade a year after the Stonewall Riots. This eventually morphed into what we now know as the New York City Pride March and was the catalyst for the formation of similar parades and marches across the world.
Speaking of the rainbow flag, it was actually gay politician Harvey Milk who asked a talented designer friend, Gilbert Baker, to design an all-encompassing symbol to take to San Francisco’s Pride March in 1978. Sadly, Harvey Milk was assassinated along with Mayor George Moscone on November 23, 1978, in San Francisco City Hall by Dan White, a disgruntled former supervisor who was angry at Milk for lobbying against having him reappointed on the Board of Supervisors.
Bill Clinton was the first U.S. President to officially recognize Pride Month in 1999 and 2000. Then, from 2009 to 2016, Barack Obama declared June LGBT Pride Month. In May 2019, Donald Trump recognized Pride Month with a tweet announcing that his administration had launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality, although critics have noted that actions speak louder than words.

Year of the Family and the International Day of Families

Appreciate All Parents Throughout the World
Since the 1980s, the important role of the family has increasingly come to the attention of the international community. The General Assembly adopted a number of resolutions and proclaimed the International Year of the Family and the International Day of Families.
Emphasizing the critical role of parents in the rearing of children, the Global Day of Parents recognizes that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children. For the full and harmonious development of their personality, children should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.
Designated by the General Assembly in 2012, Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their “selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.”
Families, parents and caregivers play a central role in child well-being and development. They offer identity, love, care, provision and protection to children and adolescents as well as economic security and stability. In keeping with the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, family and parenting support is increasingly recognized as an important part of national social policies and social investment packages aimed at reducing poverty, decreasing inequality and promoting positive parental and child well-being.
2025 Theme: Raising Parents

On the Global Day of Parents 2025, the theme “Raising Parents” draws attention to an essential but often underappreciated reality: parenting is a learned skill. Parents and caregivers require time, resources, and support in order to raise children in a nurturing and positive environment.
As part of this year’s observance, UNICEF will launch Parenting Month 2025 to highlight the importance of equipping caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need. The month-long campaign will feature touching stories about the joys and challenges of parenthood, share practical parenting tips and resources, and call for greater support for caregivers through parenting programmes.

Get Tested with Pride: EHPV Invites You for Free Testing During Tallinn Pride

Get Tested with Pride: EHPV Invites You for Free Testing During Tallinn Pride
On May 31, 2025, from 13:00 to 16:00, at Tornide väljak (Tower Square) in Tallinn, the Estonian Network of People Living with HIV (EHPV) is offering free, quick, and confidential testing for HIV and Hepatitis C as part of the Tallinn Pride celebrations.
We warmly welcome everyone — regardless of gender, age, orientation — to stop by and take a rapid test. The process takes just a few minutes and is carried out in a cozy and friendly environment.
Why is this important?
Because knowing your HIV status is not just about protecting your own health — it’s also an act of care for the whole community. Thanks to modern treatment, people living with HIV can lead full, healthy lives. And with effective therapy, the virus becomes undetectable and untransmittable (U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable).
📍 What, Where, When:
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tornide väljak (Tower Square), Tallinn
🔗 Learn more about us and our initiatives at ehpv.ee
Come by, bring your friends, and celebrate Pride with joy and responsibility!

Did you know that…

Member States approve WHO Pandemic Agreement in World Health Assembly Committee, paving way for its formal adoption

Member States approve WHO Pandemic Agreement in World Health Assembly Committee, paving way for its formal adoption

Historic agreement to be considered for adoption Tuesday in plenary of the Assembly

World Health Organization Member States, meeting today in Committee A of the World Health Assembly, approved a resolution that calls for the adoption of an historic global compact to make the world safer from future pandemics. The WHO Pandemic Agreement will next be considered for final adoption by the Assembly on Tuesday during the plenary session.

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Press Release UNAIDS

Press Release

At the 78th World Health Assembly, UNAIDS calls for urgent action to avert millions of preventable HIV Infections and AIDS-related deaths

GENEVA, 19 May 2025— As funding cuts threaten to cause an additional 6 million new HIV infections and 4 million preventable AIDS-related deaths, UNAIDS is calling on governments and partners attending the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) to recommit to ending AIDS by 2030.

UNAIDS estimates that an additional 2300 people are contracting HIV every day. Without immediate action to dismantle barriers to healthcare, strengthen community-led responses, and unlock sustainable financing, a catastrophic loss of life and millions more new HIV infections could reverse decades of progress.

“I remember the darkest days of AIDS – the millions of lives lost, and the existential threat to global health security. We must not go back,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. “Amid disruption, the international community needs to come together to protect the gains made in the response to HIV and see this battle through to the end.”

A HIV prevention revolution

Long-acting injectable antiretroviral medicines such as lenacapavir – twice-yearly shots that are almost 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections – offer a chance to put the world back on track.

“We have an opportunity today of new, long-acting HIV prevention tools that could fundamentally reshape the HIV response and put us on course to end AIDS by 2030”, said Ms Byanyima. “We need a moonshot approach to mobilize a HIV prevention revolution – to scale-up these potentially revolutionary medicines and make them available and affordable to everyone who needs them.”

UNAIDS, the Global HIV Prevention Coalition, government ministers, community representatives, civil society and the pharmaceutical sector will discuss how to remove barriers to accessing lenacapavir, including pricing, intellectual property issues and regulatory hurdles at a special event on the sidelines of the WHA.

Preparing for future pandemic threats

During #WHA78, member states will adopt a Pandemic Agreement, after three years of negotiations reached a consensus last month. “UNAIDS watched in horror as the world repeated many of the mistakes of the AIDS pandemic with COVID-19. With the Pandemic Agreement, governments have a chance to say, ‘never again.’

“I congratulate South Africa and France as Co-Chairs; Australia, Brazil, Egypt and Thailand as Vice-Chairs — each representing their region — and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for this landmark achievement. It is proof that, even in times of crisis, multilateralism and global cooperation can deliver for humanity.”

At #WHA78, UNAIDS will underline the importance of implementing the Agreement, embedding equitable, inclusive and rights-based approach, advancing access to medical innovations, centring community systems, and protecting human rights.

Communities at the heart of global health

The recent cuts in external funding for global health and development have devastated community-led organizations that deliver HIV services to people highly vulnerable to HIV. Many have had to close their doors or severely reduce their activities as international funding suddenly stopped.

UNAIDS, Coalition Plus, Frontline AIDS and UNAIDS are co-organizing an event at #WHA78, in collaboration with WHO, focusing on the urgent need to sustain and scale up community-led health systems amidst mounting global crises and shrinking international aid.

Africa’s pathway to sustainable health systems

UNAIDS has been working with governments to develop detailed transition plans towards greater domestic ownership of their HIV responses. Domestic resources already account for more than 60% of the HIV response. In the face of massive cuts to international funding, Global South leaders are stepping up and accelerating efforts, but many countries are still facing huge challenges to increase domestic HIV funding when budgets are being drained by unsustainable debt repayments.

UNAIDS will talk about the urgent need for international financial reform to enable sustainable health financing for Africa in an event co-organized with Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and other partners.

UNAIDS KEY EVENTS AT #WHA78

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HIV infection in Estonia

As of April 2025, 34 new HIV cases were registered in Estonia.

In total, by 04/2025, 10,951 people have been diagnosed with HIV in Estonia since the beginning of the epidemic.

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