The People Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 is a standardised research tool designed to be used by and for people living with HIV to gather critical data about experiences of stigma and discrimination for evidenced based advocacy. Committed to the principle of Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GIPA), the SI methodology ensures that research is implemented by and for networks of people living with HIV, including women and key populations. This interactive panel discussion will explore how data can be used to develop effective advocacy strategies and capacity building by community leadership on data collection for evidenced based interventions.

1. Facilitator: Keren Dunaway, ICW (Honduras)

Panelists:

1. Speaker: Surya Mihari, JIP (Indonesia)
2. Speaker: ​Diana Weekes, TTCW+ (Trinadad & Tobago)
3. Speaker: Nipakorn Nanta (Thailand)
4. Federico Villablab, RAJAP (Argentina)

Outcomes

• Gain comprehensive knowledge about the PLHIV Stigma Index 2.0 and methodology
• Learn how the Stigma Index 2.0 can create critical evidence to influence decision-makers and promote policy reforms that meet the needs of women living with HIV.
• Strengthen the engagement of networks of women living with HIV in Stigma Index implementations.