Using This Site

Do you know of a resource that would add to our library and make our site better? Let us know and we’ll do our best to track it down and add it to our website.

Tools

Babel Fish Translation Box

This tool, running on Systran software (pdf), allows the user to translate each page of this website into the language of their choice by clicking the flag representing that language. Although the translations are not grammatically perfect, we feel that the website’s accessibility to all individuals regardless of language is paramount.

One Source Journal Search

This search box, located on each of the region pages, connects to The INFO Project’s One Source database to give you access to one of the richest and most up-to-date archives of HIV and AIDS resources available. Not only is the database robust, but individuals connecting from one of the 182 countries The INFO Project considers to be Developing Countries will be granted access to the full text of any article free of charge. Many of the links on the MSMGF site will take you to an abstract page; if you are interested in reading the full article, check One Source's ordering policies and procedures to see if you qualify to order the full text for free through their system.

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News

For the latest international news on MSM, HIV and Human Rights

Directory

Find other organizations working on MSM and HIV. Is your organization in our directory? Sign up!

Global Calendar

Events related to MSM and/or HIV from every region.

Significance of Sexual Minorities in the AIDS Epidemic

Drawing the connection between MSM and HIV

Global Page Listing

Research

Read the most up-to-date biomedical, psychosocial and epidemiological research.

MSM Health

The health of men who have sex with men is not limited to HIV concerns alone. This page takes a more holistic approach to MSM health, providing resources ranging from mental health to aging to structural factors that influence the health of men who have sex with men.

Take Global Action!

From the most recent human rights news and Action Alerts to workshops on how to create a successful advocacy campaign, this page aims not only to keep you up to date on international human rights issues but also to give you the tools to make an impact.

Global AIDS Trends

AIDS is now a global pandemic and both its challenges and its solutions have taken on an international dimension. Immigration, international trade and geopolitics are just some of the transnational factors influencing HIV transmission and treatment the world over. This page features global epidemiology, treatment concerns and issues that influence HIV prevention and treatment across borders.

International Bodies and Policy

This page features a collection of the international legal documents concerning health, human rights and discrimination along with lists of the countries that have signed on to them. This page also features organizations that operate on an international scale, including government organizations, non-government organizations, human rights organizations and watchdog organizations. 

NGO Resources

Find resources to help you build and maintain the work of your NGO. Includes recent Requests for Proposals, funder updates, analytical articles, and tools you can use to improve your organizations’ capacity and programming.

Regional Page Listing

HIV and AIDS Overview: In an effort to give context to the epidemic among regional MSM, this page provides comprehensive information on the region’s epidemiology, treatment and HIV co-factors.

Non-Government Pages

Most of the organizations providing services to MSM are community-based in nature. This page profiles current grassroots efforts, provides tools for non-government organizations working in this region, and information on the regional contextual factors impacting the ability of these organizations to carry out programming.  

Government

Find here the AIDS strategies of both local governments and foreign governments doing development work in this region. This page also includes the strategies of international organizations that are controlled by governments, including the World Bank and the Global Fund, and lists of countries in the region with legislation impacting men who have sex with men.

Regional MSM

This page features articles and organizations that address local MSM issues unrelated to HIV. These include writings on regional MSM identities and cultures, along with information on MSM organizations, support networks, websites, and listservs.   

Take Action!

This page couples documents that paint a distinct picture of what is happening on the ground, including data, policy briefs, and personal quotes, with resources that can be used to focus an advocacy effort, including toolkits and information on other advocacy organizations in the region.

Media

This page includes information on films, performances, exhibitions, books, and other media concerning MSM and/or HIV in the region.

Regional Calendar

Events related to MSM and/or HIV in this region.

Archive Pages

All items previously posted on the attached page are stored here.

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