1. www.aids2014.org Assessing policy impact on HIV intervention targeting MSM in Abuja, Nigeria Ifeanyi kelly Orazulike

2. www.aids2014.org Background: Facts about Nigeria: Nigeria has the second largest number of people living with HIV and account for 10% of global HIV burden. In January 2014, Nigeria signed an Act that criminalizes;  relationships of MSM including ‘amorous’ relationships  Organizations that provides intervention services to MSM  Association of MSM living with HIV  Any person who aids or support such an organization http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/publications/SeptemberHIVFactSheet.pdf

3. www.aids2014.org The Challenge: MSM have a key role in the global HIV epidemic. MSMLHIV are being driven underground MSM/Service providers risks10 - 14 years imprisonment

4. www.aids2014.org Methodology: A quantitative analysis was conducted by organizations providing HIV intervention services to assess; The factors driving MSM away from assessing life saving HIV intervention. The International Centre for Advocacy on Rights to Health (ICARH) in partnership with the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health; Trust Study

5. www.aids2014.org Key Findings:

6. www.aids2014.org Key Findings:

7. www.aids2014.org A sharp decline in the number of MSM assessing healthcare services since the passage of the new law. Major factors responsible for the declining interest; Increasing fear of Prosecution and blackmail. Key Findings:

8. www.aids2014.org Conclusions: The overwhelming decline of MSM participation in healthcare intervention poses grave consequences in public health programs in Nigeria. A government having punitive laws limits the optimum participation of MSM in public health programs.

9. www.aids2014.org Next steps: Governments and countries should repeal discriminatory laws and provide adequate alternatives for the affected Key Population.

10. www.aids2014.org Thank You for Listening Ifeanyi Orazulike Executive Director International Centre for Advocacy on Rights to Health – ICARH, Abuja, Nigeria e – alliance.ifeanyi@gmail.com t – +2348074949006