Omar Baños’ Memoir Tells Stories of War, Migration and Sex
In his first book “Las luciérnagas quizá no volverán”, MPact’s Director of Training & Technical Assistance Omar Baños tells the story of his childhood —
May 5, 2021
Announcements
MPact Global works to shape the global dialogue on MSM health and human rights by conducting targeted outreach to media and public forums. Coverage of MPact Global and MPact Global programs can be found on the MPact Global in the News page. In addition to promoting awareness and nuanced understanding through the press, MPact Global also issues periodic Community Updates to keep MSM advocates and service providers informed of the most recent developments in policy, funding, research, and programs.
#WeAreHLM: Highlights from the 2021 Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on HIV & AIDS
“We are not vulnerable or marginalized. We are not numbers or statistics. We are people. Plan and engage with us on the basis of human
April 27, 2021
Get Involved in the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response Mechanism!
The COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) is the Global Fund’s response to COVID-19. All countries that currently have a Global Fund grant are eligible to apply
April 26, 2021
What an HIV Vaccine Could Mean for the Queer Community
Clinical trials for a potential HIV vaccine are showing promising early results. But what would this mean for the communities who need it most?
April 22, 2021
Johnny Tohme Appointed to Robert Carr Fund’s International Steering Committee
MPact’s Community Mobilization Manager Johnny Tohme was recently appointed as one of five civil society representatives to the Robert Carr Fund’s International Steering Committee (ISC).
April 8, 2021
MPact's 2020 Annual Report
In 2020, MPact issued timely guidance for gay communities about understanding and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. We adapted to the challenge of working entirely digitally and developed innovative and powerful new programs.
April 5, 2021
MENA+ Launches First Network of People Living with HIV in the Middle East & North Africa
MPact is excited to congratulate MENA Plus on launching a new regional initiative that aims to address the issues of people living with HIV in
April 1, 2021
PEPFAR COP/ROPs 2021: Top Tips for Key Population Advocates
English | Français The 2021 PEPFAR Country/Regional Operational Plan (COP/ROP) planning process is markedly different than that of previous years. Instead of a week-long, in-person
March 30, 2021
Key Populations Push Secretary of State for Funding
The following letter was sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on behalf of the global key population networks including MPact, GNP+, INPUD, GATE,
March 25, 2021
The U.S. HIV National Strategic Plan: Implications for Latinx Gay and Bisexual Men
Figure Above: The HIV care continuum outlines the steps that people with HIV take from diagnosis to achieving and maintaining viral suppression. Source: HIV.gov via
March 24, 2021
Webinar and Tech Brief: Improving the PrEP Continuum of Care Among Key Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Public Health Imperative
Download the Technical Brief in English | Télécharger la Note Technique en Français This webinar highlights MPact’s latest Technical Brief – Improving the PrEP Continuum of Care
March 19, 2021
Getting to Know Andrew Spieldenner, MPact’s New Executive Director
As of March 1st of this year, Dr. Andrew Spieldenner has joined our team as the new executive director of MPact Global Action for Gay
March 17, 2021