International Rectal Microbicide Advocates (IRMA) is an international
non-profit organization which promotes awareness of
rectal microbicides.
History
The International Rectal Microbicide Advocates was formed in 2005 through a collaboration between the
Canadian AIDS Society
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) operates as a national Charitable organization (Canada), charitable organization, functioning as a coalition representing various community-based AIDS service organization, AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) acro ...
, the
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a locally based, non-profit organization that advocates for HIV/AIDS prevention as well as serves as a general resource for the HIV/AIDS community. Founded in 1985, some of their better-known accomplishments include ...
, and the Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project (which disbanded in 2011).
No other advocacy group existed – or currently exists – whose focus is on
rectal microbicide research and development.
Activities
IRMA has reviewed and encouraged research into the safety of
personal lubricants for anal sex. In an effort to raise awareness and advocacy for lubricants, IRMA issued the Global Lube Access Mobilisation (GLAM) Toolkit to help activists better engage with organizations and governments on the necessity of lubricant safety and access.
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Organizations established in 2005
Non-profit organizations based in Chicago
Human welfare organizations based in Chicago
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