storiesA day in the life of a quick-witted HIV peer supporter
Known for his quick wit and infectious laugh, Stephen is helping other...
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storiesHow to tackle COVID-19 and HIV stigma
When someone is judged, attacked or discriminated against because of who they are or what they do, the consequences can be far-reaching....
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storiesTales of resilience: a photo story from Ecuador
In Ecuador, one in three transgender people are living with HIV. Yet many...
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storiesYoung, gay and subjected to torture in Cameroon
Imagine being subjected to a forced anal examination against your will. You are forcefully taken to hospital by a police officer, made to undress and then suffer the shame and indignity of having your anus scrutinised for signs of sexual activity....
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storiesTauria’s story: from shame to strength
From childhood, Tauria Tauach Rijal from Mozambique faced hostility and social isolation due to their gender identity and expression. Experiences such as this drive LGBT people away from the services and support they need and increase their HIV risk. ...
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storiesRemembering Wanjiku Kamau
Frontline AIDS is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Wanjiku Kamau....
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storiesRole models and agency: what young women want
Adolescent girls and young women are among the hardest hit by the HIV epidemic and, in Mozambique, the rate of new infections among this demographic is worryingly high....
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storiesWhat is it like living with HIV during a pandemic?
When the pandemic hit last year, many people lost their jobs overnight and had no way to pay bills or buy food. For many living with HIV, the trauma was even greater....
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storiesAnabela’s story: opportunity knocks with Skills2Live in Mozambique
How vocational training, entrepreneurship classes and life-skills sessions are improving vulnerable young people’s health and well-being...
