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stories World AIDS Day 2022

On World AIDS Day, and every day, we know that the fight to end AIDS by 2030 needs a truly global response. Through our partnership of committed leaders, implementers, and activists, we drive change to end inequalities and ensure marginalised people have access to the services they want and need.

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stories Against the odds: COVID-19 and community resilience

How an innovative community-led project in India broke new ground during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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stories A lifeline in the time of COVID-19

In Surat, India, a bold initiative to vaccinate people living with HIV against COVID-19 is well underway and could act as a model to others.

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stories New pandemic, same tricks

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stories Video: Not even a pandemic can stop the fight for Pride

In 2021 most in-person Pride festivals are cancelled due to the pandemic. But it’s also worth remembering, that for millions of LGBT+ people around the world – stigma, discrimination and criminalisation make participating in Pride events impossible every year....

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stories A young woman of determination tackles HIV stigma

Rumbie hit rock bottom when people in her community disclosed her HIV status without her consent. Here, she explains how being part of the READY+ programme has helped her use her experience as a platform to inspire others....

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stories Young people gain Skills2Live in Mozambique – photo story

From Beira in Mozambique we report on a vocational training programme that is helping young people to build skills, lowering their vulnerability to poor sexual health in the process....

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stories In a time of crisis, who you gonna call?

During the pandemic, many LGBT+ people – especially those with HIV – have experienced a double-edged exclusion and, in some cases, violence. Their options for help are limited....

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stories Pandemic perspectives on sex and survival in the city

In Ecuador, COVID-19 has devastated lives and livelihoods but sex workers have been excluded from government support....

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stories Remembering Sarah Middleton-Lee

Frontline AIDS is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former staff member, and our long term supporter and friend, Sarah Middleton-Lee....

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stories How to bust stigma during a pandemic

In Zambia, DZL has witnessed an increase in stigma and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is redoubling its efforts to support communities who are marginalised and affected by HIV....

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stories Pride – it’s worth fighting for

This Pride Month we celebrate the achievements of three LGBT+ activists from the Frontline AIDS partnership. Each of them embodies and is the very definition of Pride. Read on and be inspired....

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stories Definition of Marcela: courageous and inspirational trans activist

After being thrown into prison in the 1980s, where she was beaten and humiliated, Marcela Romero became an activist and a human rights defender – standing up for the rights of trans people in her native Argentina....

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