The Positively Safe Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence
The Positively Safe project, in partnership with The Positive Women's Network, is proud to announce an upcoming webinar titled "Love While Living with HIV." This webinar will be hosted on Monday, October 30, from 3-4:30 PM EST.
Studies show that 55% of women living with HIV and 20% of men living with HIV have experienced domestic violence. Additionally, survivors of domestic violence are 48% more likely to be exposed to HIV transmission compared to those in non-violent relationships. There is a clear connection between these intersecting epidemics that needs to be addressed and understood by both the domestic violence and HIV fields.
Webinar Details
The Love While Living with HIV webinar will consist of two components. The first half will feature a brief presentation on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV by Robin Pereira, Positively Safe Specialist. The second half will be a panel discussion moderated by Barb Cardell, Co-Executive Director of the Positive Women's Network. The panel will feature guest speakers Liza Pereira and Meta Smith.
About the Speakers
Liza Pereira has worked in the HIV, Harm Reduction, and Hepatitis C field for 8 years. She has held various positions such as Peer Specialist, Hep C Linkage Specialist, Sexual Health Community Liaison, and currently serves as the Community Liaison at Evergreen Health in Buffalo, NY. Liza is a graduate of Buffalo State College with a BA in Business Administration and is also a New York State Certified Peer in HIV, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction. She is a person living with HIV for 29 years, was cured of Hepatitis C in 2014, and has been in recovery for 25 years. Liza is also part of two NYS Department of Health-sponsored campaigns, "HIV Stops with Me" and "NY Cures Hep C."
Meta Smith-Davis is a 67-year-old Beautiful, Black Female, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and widow who has been living with HIV for 20+ years. She is dedicated to serving and enhancing the lives of Black Women Living With HIV (BWLWH). At the age of 65, she went back to obtain her college degree and believes that one way to be the change you want to see is to be free from judgments and always be willing to learn. "We Are The Answer We Have Been Looking For."
Accessibility
Both Spanish interpretation and American Sign Language will be provided for this webinar. Any additional accessibility requests should be sent to smoraes@nnedv.org and NNEDV will do their best to accommodate them.
Registration
We hope you can join us for this important webinar. Please register here: https://nnedv.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_492HjQz6TMSjs92WM-4KXA#/registration
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