With pride and urgency, I carried my message of HIV prevention and stigma reduction, delivered with the fervour our community deserves.
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Many of my thoughts land in a space of gratitude because my heart remains full that I get to meaningfully engage in work day-to-day that supports positive impact on the lives of women living with HIV.
Joining this blog will allow me to connect with other women living with HIV/AIDS, contribute to an important community, and continue using my voice to encourage, support, and advocate for others.
Rio reminded me that ultimately the HIV response is powered by people from the many local HIV communities who refuse to disappear.
Jyoti Dhawale stands in the long lineage of people who refuse silence. For more than 20 years, she has lived openly with HIV in a society where stigma still tries to shape destiny.
For me, Pride month began with a vibrant show led by Korea's pioneering drag artist, Hurricane Kimchi. Through music and performance, artists reminded us of the importance of being yourself and loving who you are.
No one should be punished for having a health condition. Learn more about laws that treat HIV as a crime, and what they mean for women.
My story feels like time travel, which is not only about machines or science fiction. Sometimes, it is about memory, longing, and dreams that refuse to die.
What if HIV prevention made sense to Black women?