When meeting with a journalist… Shameema Binte Rahman #ERR Freelance Writer – Art Critic – Various art magazines

Experienced journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the print, broadcast, and online media industry. Skilled in Search Engine Optimization …

Such a dialogue is more than merely a conversation over issues of importance – it lies at the very core of our EHPV  existence. This is a very frank story about important things. 1. This article is about the health of a man’s… It’s undoubtedly, to worry about the health of their family and other loved ones, it is very important. 2. Estonia can be proud that we now have one of the most progressive equal marriage bills in the world, and that we’ve sent out a strong message about the kind of country we are. The Marriage Equality Act puts this fundamental principle and human right into law. It makes the case for investment in health and creating societies where health is valued.’

GENEVA, 6 March 2024— Ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, UNAIDS is calling for the protection of women’s rights to protect their health.

The world is way off track to meet the gender, equality and HIV targets that are part of the Sustainable Development Goals. At the current rate of progress, it will take an estimated 300 years to end child marriage, 140 years for women to be represented equally in positions of power and leadership in the workplace, and 47 years to achieve equal representation in national parliaments.

In addition, around the world at least five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family. One in three women worldwide experience sexual or gender-based violence.

Women who experience violence are more at risk of acquiring HIV. This risk is heightened for the 600 million women and girls who live in the world’s conflict-affected countries, facing an increased danger of sexual violence. And in the majority of the world’s poorest countries, the debt crisis is squeezing out investment in education, health, and social protection, particularly hurting women and girls.

Women are further threatened by the organized pushback against women’s rights. “Today, women’s hard-won rights are under a globally coordinated, ruthless attack. Those facing the most vicious attack are already the most marginalized women,” said Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS. “The injustices faced by women are not natural disasters to prepare for, like hurricanes or storms. They are man-made, and, as such, we can unmake them.”

The good news is that across the world, women and girls are leading struggles for equality and rights. Women are standing up against oppression in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Women’s movements are providing direct support to women and girls who face violence, and marching and striking for equality. To protect women’s rights, it is vital to support and resource these community organizations, civil society groups and women’s organizations—the frontline defenders of those rights.

Like justice, health is never given, it is won.

UNAIDS’ call this International Women’s Day, is to protect women and girls’ health, protect women and girls’ rights. In doing so, the world will end AIDS, and will overcome the inequalities driving it.

BALTICHUB Strategy Planning Success!

Our recent meeting in Tallinn, Estonia marked a significant milestone in shaping the future of the Baltic Refugee Support Hub

Thanks to the support of the Nordic Council of Ministers, we successfully crafted a joint Strategic Plan and vision for 2024-2025. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, and Poland are joining forces to provide comprehensive support to Ukrainian refugees in host countries.

Exciting discussions, insightful sessions, and collaborative efforts with local partners have paved the way for enhanced support to Ukrainian refugees. The meeting focused on expanding services, especially for vulnerable groups like HIV-positive individuals, children, and the LGBT+ community.

Our wonderful team:

Svetlana Kulšis and Jelena Kulsyte
Lithuania
From organisation “Demetra”

Anni Maria Mattinen and Sini Pasanen
Finland
From organisation Positiiviset ry, HivFinland

Hanna Ariabinska
Poland / Ukraine
From organisation HelpNowHUB 

Kristin Marie Lauvstad Holland and Julia Semenova
Norway
From organisation Aksept and HIV Norge

Volodymyr Tsymbaliuk
Ukraine
From organisation Virus OFF – APH 

Latsin Alijev, Ekaterina Smirnova, Ekaterina Masslenikova, Krista Mägi, Aija Kala, Olha Heisulenko, Sergey Sisoev, Raul Lindemann, Iana Levman.

EHPV Estonia

Armen Aghajanov

Baltic HUB head manager

 

BalticHUB continues its mission to provide informational support on psycho-social, medical, social-economic, legal, and information assistance. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Remember that you can order a rapid HIV test and get it delivered straight to your home! 🏠💉 It’s convenient and safe. Your health is our top priority. Don’t postpone the test, take care of your health today! For ordering or additional information, contact us or follow the link: https://msm.ehpv.ee/ EHPV – Eesti HIV-positiivsete võrgustik

🌈 We’re excited with results of FREE testing for HIV and hepatitis C at the Q-Space Queer Film Festival! We were thrilled to see so many attendees take advantage of this important opportunity to prioritize their health and well-being. Thanks for everybody for their valuable contribution to our festival, promoting health awareness within the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we create a safe and inclusive space for everyone. 🌟

#QSpace #QueerFilmFestival #HealthAwareness #EHPV #FreeTesting

Narva Art Residency

British Embassy Tallinn

United States Embassy Tallinn

Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Tallinn

Kingdom of the Netherlands

EHPV – Eesti HIV-positiivsete võrgustik

Rootsi Suursaatkond Tallinnas / Embassy of Sweden in Tallinn

VitaTiim

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung