Jamaica's hard-to-reach and embattled gay community has been ignored by the government's public health program for the last twenty-five years. Last year a study revealed that nearly one-third of their gay community may be infected with the virus that causes AIDS, but the Island's public health response remains paralyzed by homophobia as the epidemic continues its uncontrolled spread through Jamaican society. Watch now →
Jamaica may be one of the most violently homophobic societies in the world. This piece explores the dark side of Jamaica's culture of anti-gay violence and attitudes and explores the ideological beliefs that perpetuate it.
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The Reverend Robert Griffin leads a secret church that is welcoming to gay men and women in Jamaica. He believes that religion is at the heart of Jamaica culture of homophobia and the time has come to reinterpret the Bible for modern times. Watch now →
Ms. Gene Northover, a volunteer community leader, is battling stigma and discrimination in one of Jamaica's poorest communities. Her leadership offers a rare model of encouraging tolerance and support for people living with HIV. Watch now →
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