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NEW "Menos Silencio, Más Ciencia"

IRMA released "Menos Silencio, Más Ciencia" in Mexico City August 1, 2008 at a presentation preceding the 17th International AIDS Conference. This Spanish language version of IRMA’s February 2008 publication "Less Silence, More Science" serves as an authoritative reference on recent developments and current efforts in rectal microbicide research. As HIV incidence and prevalence increase globally, this document aims to promote the research and development of rectal microbicides among the more than 300 million native Spanish speakers worldwide. The translation of this landmark document is largely due to the efforts of IRMA- ALC. As IRMA’s new regional “sister” based in Lima, Peru, IRMA-ALC focuses attention on rectal microbicide advocacy and research efforts in Latin America, the Caribbean and South America. Copies of Menos Silencio, Más Ciencia were distributed during the IRMA workshop titled "Making Anal Sex Safer for MSM in the Developing World", and the attendants were the first in the world to receive the publication. The IRMA workshop featured IRMA members from Peru, Nigeria, Malaysia, and the United States who further underscored the need for a global commitment to rectal microbicide development. Read the press release.

 


Basic rectal microbicide fact sheet, presentation, and template

Rectal microbicide basics fact sheet from IRMA, created July 2008.

Basic rectal microbicide presentation from IRMA, created July 2008 - PowerPoint. Full images - large file! Can be very slow to download with certain connections.

Basic rectal microbicide presentation from IRMA, created July 2008 - PowerPoint. Reduced images - much smaller file, much easier to download.

Download this beautiful template and use it to create your next rectal microbicide presentation.

 

IRMA palm card
3" x 5" double-sided palm card - perfect for workshops, health fairs, and other advocacy opportunities. If you can cover the shipping costs, we will send you what you need! Click here for a PDF of the front. Click here for a PDF of the back.




IRMA's report, "Less Silence, More Science", released in New Delhi on February 24, 2008, is available in PDF format in color or b&w.

Press regarding the report

- Read the official press release in News.
- Read coverage of the report in GCM's Global Campaign News Issue #91 - February 15, 2008.
- Read coverage in the February 27, 2008 PlusNews Global.
- Read coverage in the February 27, 2008 Windy City Times .
- Read about the report, IRMA, and microbicides in the context of public health in NASTAD's March Prevention Bulletin - March 2008.
- Read coverage in Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report - March 4, 2008.
- Read coverage in the Bay Area Reporter - March 6, 2008.
- Read "Saving the World for Anal Sex" here on the Bilerico Project - March 7, 2008.
- Read "Less Silence, More Science: Making Anal Sex Safer" here on RH- Reality Check - March 17, 2008.
- Read “Rectal Microbicides: We Need Less Silence, More Science” here, by Jim Pickett (Summer 2008 edition of Thrive, a quarterly HIV prevention, treatment, and advocacy publication).




"Less Silence, More Science - Advocacy to Make Rectal Microbicides a Reality" was presented by IRMA's Jim Pickett at the Rectal Microbicides Update in New Delhi, February 24. Click here to check it out.


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"Rectal Microbicides: Investments and Advocacy" is the first-ever report tracking rectal microbicide research and development expenditures and was released April 24 by the IRMWG at the Microbicides 2006 conference. The report has recommendations for advocates, researchers and funders. Click here for the executive summary.

IRMA released a Consensus Statement on Rectal Safety of Vaginal Microbicides May 17, 2007, calling upon the microbicide community to support rectal safety trials of vaginal microbicides which have progressed to Phase III efficacy trials, and to ensure that the introduction of safe and efficacious vaginal microbicides shall not be delayed by collecting and reviewing rectal safety data. The full statement is endorsed by the African Microbicides Advocacy Group, the Alliance for Microbicide Development and the Global Campaign for Microbicides.

"Men & Women Demand Rectal Microbicides" is a 8" x 11" downloadable flyer you can use to promote the research of a safe and effective rectal microbicide and the work of the IRMWG. The flyer is a smaller version of the poster that was presented at AIDS 2006: XVI International AIDS Conference.


Manju Chatani of AMAG
is a Steering Committee member.

 

*** Note: IRMA is in the process of bringing on 10 new members to the Steering Committee (SC). A few members are stepping down, and we decided to increase the seats on the SC to 20. Click here for information on the application process. New SC members will be announced in January, 2009. Keep updated by visiting the IRMA blog.

 

IRMA Goals, General Membership, Steering Committee Membership and Terms of Reference

•To advocate for accelerated research, development and access to safe and effective rectal microbicides

•To promote rectal safety studies on all viable vaginal candidate microbicides

•To support, where appropriate, the research of other new prevention technologies, such as vaccines and oral prevention (PrEP), and to promote existing prevention methods such as male and female condoms as part of a range of prevention options

•To serve as a central forum for exchange, debate, networking on rectal microbicides

•To convene diverse perspectives and scientific disciplines toimprove understanding and action

Click here for general membership information.

IRMA's Steering Committee membership. Pictured above, Steering Committee Member Manju Chatani, coordinator of the African Microbicides Advocacy Group.

IRMA's Terms of Reference.