1. HIV Testing Conference/KTE Event 2013 June 12-13, 2013

2. 1. Canadian & Ontario context 2. ACCHO 3. Ontario ACB Strategy

3.  5,160 ACB people living with HIV in ON, representing 19% of all people living with HIV (2009)  431 new diagnosed with HIV in ON, representing 28% of all new HIV diagnoses (2009)

7. An environment supportive of those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, and free of new HIV transmissions.

8. Provide leadership in the response to HIV/AIDS in African, Caribbean and Black communities.

9.  Coordinate & support Strategy implementation, revision/renewal, monitoring & evaluation  Advise & advocate on HIV/AIDS & related issues affecting ACB communities  Promote the greater involvement of ACB PHAs in the response  Ensure & maintain the relevance, effectiveness & impact of ACCHO  Engage ACB communities in the response

10. 1. Research

11. 2. Capacity-building

12. 3. Policy and advocacy

13.  Ontario HIV/AIDS Strategy for African, Caribbean and Black Communities, 2013-2018

15. Key strategies – Individual/family level  Raise awareness  Address barriers to HIV testing & disclosure  Provide supports

16. Key strategies – Community level  Engage religious/spiritual leaders & faith-based communities  Engage supportive community leaders/champions  Improve accessibility, inclusiveness & cultural safety to health & social services

17. Key strategies – Province level  Reduce HIV stigma, discrimination & misconceptions  Change laws & policies that negatively impact ACB PHAs  Provide guidance & leadership to implement ACB & HIV research

18. ACCHO / CACVO 20 Victoria, 4 th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 (416) 977-9955 www.accho.ca

19. THANK YOU MERCI