Global Campaign for Microbicides (www.global-campaign.org)

The Global Campaign for Microbicides is a broad-based, international effort to build support among policymakers, opinion leaders, and the general public for increased investment into microbicides and other user-controlled prevention methods. Through advocacy, policy analysis, and social science research, the Campaign’s diverse network of over 250 NGOs works to accelerate product development, facilitate widespread access and use, and protect the needs and interests of users, especially women.

Specifically, the goals of the Campaign are to:

• Raise awareness and mobilize political support for increased funding for microbicide research, female condom and cervical barrier methods;
• Create a supportive policy environment for the timely development, introduction and use of new prevention technologies; and

• Ensure that as science proceeds, the public interest is protected and the rights and interests of trial participants, users, and communities are fully represented and respected.

To join the New York Microbicides Working Group, please contact Claire Simon at 212-367-1012.