Women's History Month Events
Hosted and/or co-sponsored by GMHC
Launch of "We're Not Taking it Lying Down" Campaign
Monday, March 2 to 31
The Women's Institute is partnering with Iris House for the third installation of this social-marketing campaign targeting black and Hispanic women. The campaign will be placed in phone kiosks throughout East and West Harlem and as ads in Harlem newspapers. Posters will be distributed in community-based organizations, clinics, businesses and other venues. The We're Not Taking it Lying Down campaign has a multi-layered message which speaks to the empowerment of women while recognizing the realities of the lives of women of all ages, including trauma, stigma and injustice. Promoting safer sex that is consensual and in one's control subscribes to the idea that women don't have to "take it lying down." Testing for HIV on a regular basis is another way of taking control.
Ballroom 2.0
Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, 12th floor
A screening and discussion of the segment featured on the PBS TV show, IN THE LIFE, about the house and ball communities in Newark, New Jersey and New York City. The discussion will include updates on HIV prevention work with LGBTQ youth of color in the house and ball communities. The moderator will be Francisco Roque, Institute for Gay Men's Health, GMHC. The panelists will include Luna Legacy, Deshawn Evisu, Vivica Mugler, Aisha Prodigy and Bernie Jordan.
A Call to Action: "We're Not Dolls! Don't Play with Women's Lives!"
Tuesday, March 10, 1 pm (National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day), at City Hall in Manhattan
Leadership from AIDS-service organizations, elected officials, women and girls will gather to raise awareness about the issues of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. People will be encouraged to bring dolls which will wear signs representing the alarming statistics impacting women and girls. Guest speakers include Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, GMHC and Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director, Iris House. Co-sponsoring organizations include: African Services Committee, American Run for the End of AIDS, Bronx AIDS Services, CHAMP, Circle of Voices, Inc., CitiWide Harm Reduction, CONNECT, Conscious Contact of New York, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, HIV Law Project, International Women's Health Coalition, Iris House, LIFEbeat, Positive Health Project, Women's HIV Collaborative of New York, Young Women of Color HIV/AIDS Coalition.
Cover
Wednesday, March 11, 11 am to 2 pm, Room 405/410
A screening and discussion of the film which focuses on a black woman who seeks support after discovering her husband is bisexual. Snacks will be provided. Hosted by the Women's Care, Prevention and Support Services.
Let Your Voices Be Heard: A Community Forum for Women about Your Experiences at GMHC
Wednesday, March 18, 11 am to 2 pm
The forum will bring together female clients and staff to discuss issues about accessing services at GMHC. Light lunch and Metrocards will be provided. Registration is required. Please call (212) 367-1089 or send an e-mail to lillibethg@gmhc.org.
Primary Care Forum with Keynote Speaker, Monica Sweeney, MD
Friday, March 20, 10 am to 12 pm
Dr. Sweeney, Assistant Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will partner with Marjorie J. Hill, PhD, GMHC's Chief Executive Officer to lead a forum on the importance of primary care for people living HIV/AIDS.
We're Not Taking it Lying Down: Taking Control of Our Lives
Monday, March 23, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, St. Phillip's Church, 204 West 134th Street, NYC
A community forum focusing on the issues of HIV/AIDS faced by women. Free HIV testing and dinner will be provided. Hosted by GMHC and Iris House.
Women of Today: Strong, Independent and Empowered
Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 am to 3 pm, Room 405/410
Free HIV testing event with incentives provided. Guest speaker will be Lynnette Ford of the Geffen Center of HIV Prevention and Health Education. Hosted by the Women's Care, Prevention and Support Services.
All events are free and at GMHC unless otherwise specified. For more information, please contact Krishna Stone at 212.367.1016 or krishnas@gmhc.org.
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