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  • BlackLivesMatter - Protests
    © Merav Maroody

    "Being Black is not a crime!"

    Our cooperation partner and coordinator Lillian Kababiito from the AfroLebenPlus network writes about the BlackLivesMatter protests. AfroLebenPlus was founded in 2001 and is a nationwide association of HIV-positive migrants. "My name is Lillian …
  • BlackLivesMatter - Protests
    © Merav Maroody

    BlackLivesMatter - Protests against racism and police violence

    Following the violent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a police officer, Black people, people of color and allies across the USA are protesting against racism and police violence under BlackLivesMatter. Hundreds of thousands of …
  • Emergency solution clearing center: Helpful, but not enough

    Emergency solution clearing center: Helpful, but not enough

    People without papers or health insurance find it difficult to obtain medical care. Clearing centers support those seeking help. But there are still gaps and there is no nationwide concept. Anyone who falls ill in Germany goes to the doctor or …

  • Wanted: A non-violent place to live

    They fled oppression and persecution. Once they arrive in Germany, many LGBTI* refugees experience homophobia or transphobia again; they are exposed to racism and have to struggle with difficult access to medical care and housing. This makes …
  • Closing event PaKoMi 2011

    "It takes a willingness to work at eye level"

    Participation is key: HIV affects everyone, but not everyone has the same access to information and care. The "Migration" department of Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe, which was founded 10 years ago, not only wants to address migrants, but also actively involve …
  • Opening of the symposium

    "I want to sit at this table"

    The symposium "Hard to reach! HIV prevention for & with African communities" shows how HIV prevention should work: not just for, but with the experts in their own living environments. There were many demands on that Friday in Cologne. But probably …

  • To the doctor without fear

    Not everyone can simply go to the doctor when they have a complaint - not even in this country. This is especially true for people without papers. Even small steps such as the "anonymous sick bill" can provide a bit of normality. By Christine Höpfner …
  • Cover picture

    "We participate one hundred percent"

    What does it take for HIV prevention to work in migrant communities? A new handbook with quality standards and practical examples provides the answer. When Clement Matweta wanted to talk about HIV in an African church community in his home town of …