About this Event
December 13th: IN-PERSON
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13th St, New York, NY, 10014
United for Justice: The Impact of HIV Criminalization on Individuals and Communities
Join us for interactive sessions and networking at The Center. This day will deepen our exploration of challenges and successes in repealing or reforming HIV criminalization laws and we hear from those directly affected by HIV criminalization laws.
Speakers:
Robert Suttle: Speaker and Activist
Sallie Thomas: Decriminalization Specialist |Positive Women's Network- USA(PWN)
Milo Inglehart: Staff Attorney | Transgender Law Center
Keynote Address by Robert Suttle:
- Introduction to the historical and current landscape of HIV criminalization in the United States.
Panel Discussions:
- Legal Perspectives on HIV Decriminalization| Milo Inglehart, Staff Attorney| Transgender Law Center: Insights from legal experts on the challenges and successes in repealing or reforming HIV criminalization laws.
- Advocacy and Activism |Sallie Thomas Decriminalization Specialist, Positive Women's Network USA|: Strategies for effective advocacy and grassroots organizing.
- Voices of Impact: Personal Stories of HIV Criminalization| Robert Suttle, Activist: Hear from those directly affected by HIV criminalization laws and the broader societal implications.
Networking Reception:
- An opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, share experiences, resources and build partnerships.
Please also register for our online webinar on December 12th!
United for Justice: Decriminalizing HIV - Insights from New York and Maryland"
This panel discussion is focused on virtual panel presentations engaging in meaningful dialogue on decriminalizing HIV with insights from New York and Maryland.
Speakers:
Melanie Reese (She/They/Them): Executive Director of OWEL (Baltimore, Maryland)
Jose Valdez (He/Him) : Navy Veteran (New York City)
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvce2trzwtHtaExLmRY-QcH3xbZRMyauZo
Link to Webinar Eventbrite Page:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
208 W 13th St, 208 West 13th Street, New York, United States
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