“30 Years of Community Leadership, Advocacy and Activism”

2011 CDC National HIV Prevention Conference

Marjorie J. Hill, PhDChief Executive Officer

Gay Men’s Health Crisis

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Advocacy is Personal

Advocacy Starts at Home

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Then and Now

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Then and Now

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“Whole zip codes were redlined out of insurance and no one

cared.”- Roger MacFarlane

Stigma

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Homophobia has always been a driver of the HIV epidemic.

Stigma and Public Perception

In 1985, 44% of Americans thought HIV could be transmitted by sharing a drinking glass

In 2011, 25%

In 1985, 31% of Americans thought HIV could be transmitted by

sharing a toilet seat

In 2011, 16%

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Advocacy in All Kinds of Homes

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Expanding Partnerships

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Then and Now

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Then and Now

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Social Marketing

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Thank you!For more information:

Marjorie J. Hill, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

GMHC

446 West 33rd Street

NYC 10001

marjorieh@gmhc.org

gmhc.org