| 1 Mar 2017
In preparation for the launch of the new National Strategic Plan 2017-2022 we will discuss the proposed objectives of the NSP to see how NPOs can align their strategic planning with the national and provincial priorities going forward. Please join us for a NACOSA Consultative Forum Meeting to discuss, identify and address further advocacy issues around HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs that affect our communities including key and vulnerable populations. Find out more about Community System Strengthening.
Tags: advocacy, community systems strengthening, dialogue, key populations
| 16 Feb 2017
In preparation for the launch of the new National Strategic Plan 2017-2022 we will discuss the proposed objectives of the NSP to see how NPOs can align their strategic planning with the national and provincial priorities going forward. Please join us for a NACOSA Consultative Forum Meeting to discuss, identify and address further advocacy issues around HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs that affect our communities including key and vulnerable populations. Find out more about Community System Strengthening.
Tags: advocacy, dialogue, key populations
Publications, Research | 26 Jan 2017
Produced by The Other Foundation, this insightful publication looks at narratives of engagement between LGBTI groups and the churches in southern Africa. The publication, written by Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, looks at both the propagation of homophobia and offers counter-arguments and strategies to combat homophobia.
Tags: key populations, LGBTI
Publications, Research | 19 Dec 2016
A Lasting Legacy is a collection of works from a writers’ retreat for Coordinators of NACOSA’s Higher Education Institution Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and LGBTI Programme, funded by The Global Fund. “These students were pioneers in a very challenging environment. Their bravery and commitment to breaking down barriers and improving the lived experience of LGBTI students on campus is remarkable. This journal is a celebration of their courage and to the many small but significant strides the programme made in reducing stigma and improving access to essential health services.” – Marieta de Vos, Programme Director
Tags: key populations, LGBTI, MSM
Newsletter, Publications | 28 Nov 2016
Action for Key Populations: Key populations are those who are most affected by HIV and AIDS within a specific context. In South Africa, we have identified key populations who need to be prioritised if we are going to bring down the rate of new infections and meet the UN’s Fast Track Targets. But in many cases, key populations are being left behind – marginalised, criminalised, stigmatised and discriminated against, they are often prevented from accessing the testing, treatment and care services they so desperately need. (6MB pdf)
| 6 Oct 2016
NACOSA represents civil society and our Network members on the Provincial Council on AIDS in the Eastern Cape. Advocacy issues raised during Consultative Forums will be tabled as well as an update given of the Global Fund Community Systems Strengthening programme through a co-ordinated PR (Principle Recipient) report.
Tags: advocacy, children, community systems strengthening, consultation, dialogue, key populations
News, Publications | 4 Apr 2016
NACOSA Key Populations specialist, Maria Stacey and Programme Director, Marieta De Vos were in Pretoria to support the launch of the South African National Sex Worker HIV Plan 2016 – 2019 by Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Sex workers have not received the same attention as the general population in the country response to HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). A 2013 rapid population size estimation study commissioned by SANAC reported that there are approximately 153 000 sex workers in South Africa. These workers are a highly marginalized group with high rates of HIV, TB, and STI incidence and prevalence. Prevalence is…
Tags: key populations, National Plan, SANAC, sex workers
