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Caribbean Civil Society Promising Practices Series
Showcasing projects and programmes supported by the CVC/COIN Vulnerabilised Groups Project and aiming to strengthen rights-based responses to HIV in the populations most vulnerable to HIV. Read more…
We are Jamaicans
We Are Jamaicans is funded with the kind support of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) through its Global Fund Vulnerablised Project. View video
Peer Ed
The Caribbean Vulnerable Vulnerabvle Communities Coalition (CVC) and El Centro de Orientacion e Investigacion Integral (COIN), with support from PANCAP Global Fund Round 9 Grant uses as one of its strategies the empowerment of peers to reach their own peers in innovative ways. "Bigg A- Building HIV resilience through peer on peer engagement" takes an inside look at what these peers go through and what motivates them. View video
Remembering Dr. Robert Peter Carr:
His Legacy Lives on
Today marks a year since our Founder, Dr. Robert Carr suddenly passed away. In observation of his passing, the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) has gathered and here presents some of the many reflections that have come in to us from our partners and members.
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Research on vulnerable populations considered most-at-risk for HIV in Jamaica
C-Change carried out four research studies and a mapping assessment to inform the national response to HIV and AIDS in Jamaica. Read more…
Cracey Fernandes, CVC Board member speaks out
The Guyana Coalition of Sex Workers is advocating for a better educated Guyana Police Force capable of handling diverse issues in a mature manner.
President of the coalition, Cracey Fernandes in an interview with Guyana Times called for a more professional approach by police officers in the treatment of gays, lesbians, transvestites and commercial sex workers. Read more…
Turning the Tide
The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and El Centro de Orientacióne Investigación Integral (COIN) are pleased to take this opportunity to share with you “Turning the Tide: Tackling the HIV epidemic among a MSM in the Caribbean”. View video
Community Grants Available
The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition and El Centro de Orientación e Investigación Integral, is pleased to announce funding for Community Grants that address HIV and AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM)/LGBT, transgender people, sex workers (SW), and Marginalized Youth (MY) in the Caribbean. Read more…
Youth-led HIV documentaries screened in Jamaica & Canada
As part of an HIV awareness project, young persons from Jamaica and Canada joined forces to produce two 20-minute documentaries, receiving rave reviews at screenings in locations across the two countries. Read more…
Sex Workers In Jamaica
'The Dangers, The Thrills' - MALE & FEMALE SEX WORKERS SPEAK OUT. View video
Civil Society Forum on HIV and AIDS
CSAT moblizes civil society organisations to get involved. View PDF (11.2 MB)
2011 UNAIDS NGO Report
This year’s NGO Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) Report focusing on legal issues and HIV responses builds upon the work of the 2009 and 2010 Programme Coordinating Board Reports. Read more…
RSDU: Spotlight on Stigma
Welcome to the first edition of the RSDU Newsletter entitled “Spotlight on Stigma” (SOS). This newsletter covers some of the activities undertaken this year as we continue to work towards “Reducing Stigma and Discrimination in Response to HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean” . View PDF (4.8 MB)
Judicial Sensitisation on HIV and the Law in the Caribbean
On 6 October 2011, the United Nations Development Programme supported by the Global Commission on HIV and the Law organised a panel discussion on ‘Judicial Sensitisation on HIV and the Law’. Read more…
Commonwealth publication raises concerns over rights of HIV and AIDS carers
A breakthrough research publication, calling on governments to make changes to their policies to recognise the rights of unpaid carers and their crucial role in dealing with HIV and AIDS, was launched at the Commonwealth Secretariat on 3 October 2011. Read more…
Award for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights – CVC and Dr. Robert Carr
The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC) and Dr. Robert Carr received the 2011 Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights which was jointly awarded by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Human Rights Watch. Read more…
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