Tagged as: Stigma and discrimination

Theresa’s story: From stigma to peer supporter and beyond 06 Oct 2020

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 new...

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Rachelle and Bea: Young, gifted and trans 10 Sep 2020

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

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Amélia’s story: living with HIV and learning from my peers 06 Aug 2020

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 ...

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Six ways to stand against COVID-19 stigma: lessons from the HIV response 05 Jun 2020

One of the enduring slogans from the HIV response is: Viruses don’t discriminate. People do....

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Tendai’s story: HIV, friendship and true love 14 Feb 2020

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 li...

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How I overcame loneliness and HIV stigma as a young mother 26 Jul 2019

Sophia has faced isolation, poverty and low self-esteem. But with support from her peers, the future is looking brighter for her and her daughter. ...

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A blossom pink world: Transgender activists in video 25 Jan 2019

Guyana Trans United’s ground-breaking campaign to repeal British colonial ‘buggery laws’ has found support from high-profile government official...

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Sanctuary at last for abused gay father and young son 17 May 2018

In Uganda, if you have children or not, being gay can get you killed. Four years ago, Matofu* and his son had to flee for their...

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HIV, violence, blame and shame 27 Sep 2017

To address internalised HIV stigma we must reduce the widespread maltreatment and violence against people living with...

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