The International AIDS Housing Roundtable Releases Report

The International AIDS Housing Roundtable (IAHR) released "More than just a Roof over my Head: Housing for People Living with HIV/AIDS around the World," a report examining the relationship between HIV/AIDS and housing instability in 17 communities across the globe, at the International AIDS Conference.

Just over half of the world's population lives in urban areas; one third of these residents are poor, almost a quarter live in slums. Slum conditions such as poor sanitation and hygiene, unsafe water supply, insecure land tenure and lack of access to basic services increase the risk of HIV infection and poor health outcomes.

HIV-related stigma and discrimination can impact family and community support, income and employment, and housing security. Gender inequality and homophobia impact both housing security and HIV/AIDS risk, creating a double vulnerability for HIV-positive women and sexual minorities.

The report is funded by the Ford Foundation and based on testimony from IAHR members working across the globe. Its release is just one of the many housing-related events at the International AIDS Conference.

The International AIDS Housing Roundtable is a project of the National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC). To read the entire report, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org/files/More_Than_Just_a_Roof.pdf.

The Friends of AIDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.


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