Representatives of various regional networks opinion on the participation of some key stocks Mechanisms Country Coordination at regional level.
The Network of Women Sex Workers of America and the Caribbean (REDTRASEX), the International Community of Positive Women (ICW), the Network of Latin America and the Caribbean Transgender (REDLACTRANS) Association of Men Who Have Sex With Men (ASICAL) and the Network Service Organizations in HIV / AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean (LACCASO), aimed at greater participation and inclusion of diverse populations within the Country Coordinating Mechanism .
"There are prejudices about women sex workers to handle a lot of money, "complained the REDTRASEX Elena Reynaga, who said that if today there are women sex workers in the CCMs is because REDTRASEX trained women to participate.
For its part, Arely Cano, Secretary General of ICW Latina, said: "The CCM should allow the participation of women, not only from the chair, but their voices are heard. " He added that one of the challenges is also "heard the voices of women living with HIV / AIDS in different spaces."
Marcela Romero, Regional Coordinator RedLacTrans mentioned that the inclusion of trans people in the CCM has been very important, because their needs and problems are very different from other populations. "We occupy the place that we deserve to have access to prevention, universal access and human rights, called Romero.
Finally, Orlando Montoya, General Coordinator of ASICAL, said it's "very hard to ensure that all needs to be represented" and acknowledged that "networks constitute a very important tool. "
All these testimonials are a sample of the work done by the networks to have a place in the various CCMs, but also show that, although participation has increased, yet is sufficient to give an effective and organized regional response to the problem of HIV / AIDS.
Mirta Ruiz
Key Correspondent Team - Asunción 09/12/2009
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