Posted On: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Over the past few months, the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization has continued to press for law reform and engaged with federal government stakeholders on this file, including the offices of the Ministers of Justice and Health. An open letter about the need to reform the law on HIV non-disclosure was sent at the… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 21st, 2023
Chemo Emos, Cancer Queers and Other Heroes is a project of recorded community-based discussions to challenge the status quo around healthcare access, advocacy and autonomy. These conversations focus on the voices and experiences of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, and Asexual communities plus other existing and emerging identities around gender and sexuality…. Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 17th, 2023
A new study coordinated by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC CfE) is looking for people to take part in focus groups to share their experiences with drug overdoses during COVID. The project is called “Providing insight into and mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the occurrence, severity, complications, and… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, July 17th, 2023
Via Zero HIV Stigma Day Zero HIV Stigma Day is taking place July 21st, 2023. This is a global movement uniting people, communities, and entire countries to raise awareness of HIV and take action to end HIV Stigma in all its forms. The day of action featuring communities living with and affected by HIV, activists, clinicians, influencers,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 14th, 2023
Via HIV Justice Network Save the Date! July 25th live event Five years ago, twenty of the world’s leading HIV scientists published the ‘Expert Consensus Statement on the Science of HIV in the Context of Criminal Law’ to address the misuse of HIV science in punitive laws and prosecutions against people living with HIV… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 14th, 2023
In a significant turn of events, the Government of Canada last week announced the repeal of a long-standing prejudicial immigration policy. Effective July 7, Immigration and Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) “automatic partner notification” policy is no longer in force, marking the end of two decades of an intrusive and discriminatory immigration policy. The termination… Read more »
Posted On: Thursday, July 13th, 2023
Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023 Time: 10 – 11:30 AM Pacific time At least three out of four people will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, and there are different kinds, or strains. Some strains cause warts, which are generally not dangerous; other strains can lead to cervical… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
The 32nd Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR) “A Boomerang Effect: From HIV to SARS-CoV2 and Back again” was held in Quebec City in April of this year. It’s the premier gathering in Canada for those working in the field of HIV, along with policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Via HIV Legal Network On behalf of the HIV Legal Network and the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization, we are reaching out to individuals and organizations who have been engaged, in one way or another, in the ongoing discussions and law reform efforts concerning HIV criminalization. On Friday June 23rd, the government released the… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »
Posted On: Monday, June 26th, 2023
via: Public Health Agency of Canada Emergency Preparedness and Response June 2023 Newsletter: Wildfire and Smoke As the summer progresses, it’s important to prepare for wildfires. Wildfires produce dense smoke that can be a major source of air pollution. This pollution contains gases and fine particles that penetrate deep into our lungs and bloodstream,… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, June 23rd, 2023
Wednesday July 5, 2023 10-11:30 AM Pacific time Some Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (2SGBTQ+) guys use drugs to facilitate or enhance sexual encounters, which is commonly referred to as party and play (PnP). The benefits that many 2SGBTQ+ guys report from PnP experiences, such as improved confidence and ability to explore their… Read more »
