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stories When the law is an ass: challenging the state apparatus in Nigeria

When Victor* was convicted for the “crime” of consensual sex with another man, after being unlawfully advised by a police officer to plead guilty, his human rights were abused on many levels.

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stories Innovation and peer support create change for LGBT people in Mozambique

In Mozambique, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people face deeply entrenched social stigma and discrimination. This stops many LGBT people accessing HIV and other health services.

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stories Treated like animals for being gay, but dreaming of equality

In November 2018, hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Tanzania were forced into hiding when a senior official announced a taskforce with a remit to identify and punish LGBT people in Dar es Salaam. One activist at the time described it as being like “open season on gay people” in the city.

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stories Theresa’s story: From stigma to peer supporter and beyond

For the past six years, Theresa has been volunteering her time and sharing her experiences of living with HIV with other young Zimbabweans who are newly diagnosed.

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stories Sisters are doing it for themselves in Zimbabwe

Gladys is a young single mother living with HIV who, through her role as a mentor with the READY to Lead programme, is taking control of her own narrative. Here she talks frankly about gender inequity, how cultural norms can lead to self-stigma, and what drives her forward....

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stories Rachelle and Bea: Young, gifted and trans

Rejected by their families, Rachelle and Bea face many challenges as young transgender women, but they have big dreams. ...

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stories Leading by example: Lydia’s story of mentorship, health and hope

As a young person living with HIV, Lydia Tariro Chanaiwa from Harare in Zimbabwe is proud of the difference she is making as a mentor to other young women....

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stories Amélia’s story: living with HIV and learning from my peers

Amélia is only 22 but has already experienced considerable hardship in life. She lost her parents when she was very young, and was sent to work from the age of nine....

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stories Flowers of Tomorrow

Flowers of Tomorrow advocates for the human rights of sex workers in South Africa and their access to HIV services, especially during the COVID-19 crisis....

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stories Lockdown hero: one young man, his bike and a big heart

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, young Ugandan Faisal has shown guts and determination to continue reaching 20 young people he usually counsels about HIV....

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stories Community advocates can end AIDS

Video: Meet community advocates from around the world who are working to end AIDS....

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stories Video on empowering women who use drugs: Those three words

Meet Halyna and Svitlana, two inspiring activists who are fighting to change a law that can remove the parental rights of women who use drugs in Ukraine. Even if they are able to care for their children....

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stories Tendai’s story: HIV, friendship and true love

When Tendai was diagnosed with HIV as a child, he was ostracised by all his friends. But at age 14, his life changed when the true love of a friend literally saved his life....

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