This guide is meant to be used as a preparation tool for people leading community discussions, workshops, or recruitment sessions who will be showing the educational video in Spanish. Background information on rectal microbicide research and the clinical trial process is included in the guide.
Rectal Microbicides Video Facilitator’s Guide (Spanish)
Rectal Microbicides Video Facilitator’s Guide (Thai)
This guide is meant to be used as a preparation tool for people leading community discussions, workshops, or recruitment sessions who will be showing the educational video in Thai. Background information on rectal microbicide research and the clinical trial process is included in the guide.
The GLAM Toolkit: Advocacy to improve access to safe, condom-compatible lubricant in Africa
The GLAM Toolkit: Advocacy to improve access to safe, condom-compatible lubricant in Africa” published by IRMA, amfAR and AVAC, provides background on the status of lubricant (lube) access in Africa and suggests potential strategies for civil society and government partners to secure and distribute sustainable supplies of safe, condom-compatible lube. Global Lube Access Mobilisation (GLAM) is a campaign of IRMA’s Project ARM (Africa for Rectal Microbicides) initiative.
The GLAM Toolkit: Advocacy to improve access to safe, condom-compatible lubricant in Africa (French)
“La boîte à outils GLAM – Plaidoyer pour améliorer l’accès en Afrique à du lubrifiant fiable et adapté au préservatif”, published by IRMA, amfAR and AVAC, provides background on the status of lubricant (lube) access in Africa and suggests potential strategies for civil society and government partners to secure and distribute sustainable supplies of safe, condom-compatible lube. Global Lube Access Mobilisation (GLAM) is a campaign of IRMA’s Project ARM (Africa for Rectal Microbicides) initiative.
MTN-017 Trial Launch Webinar
Be the Generation Bridge and International Rectal Microbicide Advocates (IRMA) hosted a webinar to mark the launch of MTN-017, the first-ever phase II safety study of a rectal microbicide. Ross D. Cranston, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and co-leader of MTN-017, presented on the trial details, followed by Jim Pickett of IRMA who presented on the community engagement activities undertaken in support of the trial.
On the Map: Ensuring Africa’s Place in Rectal Microbicide Advocacy
IRMA hosted a strategy development meeting on 2-3 December 2011 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to develop an African rectal microbicide agenda that articulates research, advocacy, and community mobilization strategies. The strategy meeting brought together African stakeholders and allies representing a wide array of perspectives, experiences, and geographies to develop action steps for RM research and advocacy, specific to the African context.
Biomedical Prevention and Anal Sex
Cindra Feuer (AVAC) and Jim Pickett (IRMA) presented at AMSHeR’s 2-day Sexual Health and Rights Institute, which was held in December 2013 prior to ICASA 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. The presentation included an update on biomedical ARV-based prevention and advocacy and rectal microbicide research and advocacy.
Africa Needs Safe and Accessible Lube Today; Rectal Microbicides Tomorrow
“Africa Needs Safe and Accessible Lube Today; Rectal Microbicides Tomorrow” was presented by Cindra Feuer (AVAC) and Jim Pickett (IRMA) at the AMSHeR pre-conference at ICASA 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa. The presentation includes a discussion on the WHO prevention guidelines; and updates on PrEP and rectal microbicides.
The Bottom Line in HIV Prevention… Rectal Microbicides
“The Bottom Line in HIV Prevention… Rectal Microbicides” was presented by Jim Pickett at the 22nd Annual Illinois HIV/STD Conference, October 16, 2013. This presentation provides introductory information on rectal microbicides as an HIV prevention strategy.
Ready, Set, Rectal Microbicides: An Update on Rectal Microbicide Research and Advocacy
Until recently, microbicide research has focused on vaginal microbicides. Recent initiatives and ongoing studies highlight the need for safe and effective rectal microbicides as part of an essential HIV prevention toolkit.