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stories Bakar’s story: the strength to be myself

How Bakar, a young gay Mozambican, takes good care of his sexual health in a country where stigma and discrimination can make it a real challenge....

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news Ukraine elections make history

History was made in Ukraine on Sunday, 25 October when candidates representing sex workers, the LGBT community and people who use drugs stood for local election....

4 min read | 28 Oct 2020

blog The story behind Uganda’s first opioid substitution treatment clinic

In mid October, Uganda’s first opioid substitution treatment (OST) programme opened at Butabika hospital in Kampala. This represents a beacon of hope to the people who use drugs who have suffered with opioid dependence over the years....

4 min read | 28 Oct 2020

blog Partnering with police to improve the lives of people who use drugs 

In Vietnam, the Centre for Supporting Community Development Initiatives (SCDI) is working closely with the police on a pilot scheme that is improving the health and lives of people who use drugs while also enabling the police to reach public security goals. ...

4 min read | 28 Oct 2020

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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blog Lung health and HIV: why communities are key in the COVID-19 era

From 20-24 October 2020, the world’s largest gathering on lung disease will take place – and COVID-19 will take centre stage....

3 min read | 16 Oct 2020

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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blog How the HIV response is adapting in the face of COVID-19

All over the world, community-based organisations are initiating innovations in HIV services to continue reaching people with what they need most, be it medicine, food, psychosocial support or emergency accommodation. ...

3 min read | 09 Oct 2020

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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