Gay Health Network (GHN) is a network of organisations and individuals in Ireland providing the national; resource, response, support and expert network for the promotion of HIV prevention and sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM).
HISTORY
Founded in 1994 Gay Health Network (GHN) has continually (with no paid staff) and little funding, provided peer led and peer engaged activities and actions, and produced much of the promotion material aimed at MSM in Ireland and has also initiated and led on key research.
MAIN OBJECTIVES:
The promotion of HIV prevention and sexual health awareness among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) nationally, and in specific communities; addressing and challenging HIV-related stigma and discrimination; commissioning of key research in the area of HIV and sexual health among MSM, including men living with HIV.
SUBSIDIARY OBJECTIVES:
- Promotion of HIV prevention and sexual health awareness through specific programmes and campaigns.
- Ongoing development of a dedicated HIV and sexual health website for MSM.
- The publication of information to increase sector-wide communications on the issues.
- The publication of key research reports on relevant issues.
- The publication of HIV and sexual health leaflets and booklets.
