HIV discrimination

Unfortunately, many countries still maintain entry restrictions for people living with HIV, whether for studies or work.

This framework is my way of calling out the systems of tokenization, manipulation, and performative inclusion—especially in spaces that claim to advocate for us.

This is a long and overdue blog, dedicated to an amazing woman and human being that I consider a sister and beloved friend.

Too often, I was told what I should say and how I should say it—by people working in HIV who do not have HIV.

In 2025, HIV/AIDS is still a big taboo in Africa. In my country, I had discussions with my relatives to know their opinion on the subject...

Puedo decir que ya no siento el mismo odio que sentía por mi amiga, pero sigo teniendo ese trauma de antes, y cuando recuerdo aquellos tiempos, lloro.

I no longer have the hatred I used to have for my friend, but I still have that trauma from before, and when I think back to that time, I cry.

It was from the second class that I really understood that I am HIV-positive. Since then, nothing was the same as before.

Last year when visiting my HIV allies in South Korea I realized that HIV stigma is still very high in South Korea, so even today you will hardly see people open about HIV.

As we enter into 2025, we are excited to share the 10 most viewed A Girl Like Me blogs of 2024. We'll add a new blog to the countdown each day until we get to number one!