ECOM signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation with the School of Social Sciences and Technology of the Technical University of Munich and the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Mental Health of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RSPCMH). The memorandum of understanding between the three organizations is effective until December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
"This partnership between the organizations exemplifies what we strive for: joining the efforts of community organizations, government agencies and research centers. This format of interaction not only strengthens the role of communities and increases their participation in the development of assistance provision strategies, but also helps to strengthen the practice of evidence-based policy making. We hope that this partnership will lead to improvements in the lives, health and well-being of key populations,” says Nikolay Lunchenkov, LGBT Health Coordinator at ECOM.
The purpose of this Memorandum is to create a framework for collaboration between the parties to conduct research projects related to the use of new psychoactive substances among key populations living with HIV, including but not limited to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, as well as trans people.
“The signed Memorandum of Cooperation between the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Mental Health, the Technical University of Munich and ECOM – the Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity is not only an act of formal agreement, but also a symbol of our common desire to create an inclusive, supportive and respectful society based on scientific knowledge, technological innovation and deep respect for the rights and dignity of every person,” notes Kuanysh Altynbekov, General Director of the RSPCMH.
The parties agreed to cooperate in the following areas:
- Conduct joint research and development into the use of new psychoactive substances among key populations living with HIV, including but not limited to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, as well as trans people.
- Exchange data, materials and resources necessary to complete joint research projects.
- Joint publication and dissemination of research results.
- Development of joint proposals for external funding.
- Exchange of personnel and researchers to develop research and share knowledge.
“We are very excited about this new collaboration as it provides a unique opportunity to collect much needed health data from a marginalized population and an under-researched region. We look forward to learning from and collaborating with our colleagues in Kazakhstan and implementing some interventions that would benefit the community,” summed up Prof. Dr. Janina Isabel Steinert, professorship for Global Health at the Technical University of Munich.
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