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"I was born with HIV, and I am tired of keeping secrets" by Nurafiqah, Singapore

Nov 9, 20208 min read

"I was born with HIV, and I am tired of keeping secrets" by Nurafiqah, Singapore

I was born with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and my medical condition is something that I kept to myself for most of my life....

The Impacts of Narcissism on Mental Health by Loyiso Lindani South Africa

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Nov 2, 20204 min read

The Impacts of Narcissism on Mental Health by Loyiso Lindani South Africa

I looked up the meaning of narcissism on Google and it said “narcissism -noun excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's...

GENDER NORMS INFLUENCING YOUNG WOMEN’S ACCESS & UPTAKE OF HIV TREATMENT by Saidy Brown, South Africa

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Oct 29, 20202 min read

GENDER NORMS INFLUENCING YOUNG WOMEN’S ACCESS & UPTAKE OF HIV TREATMENT by Saidy Brown, South Africa

There is an effort that has been put in place, in making sure that women living with HIV live long, and healthy lives. However, women...

U=U: THE UNDERUTILIZED EMPOWERMENT TOOL by Shyrene Mvula, Malawi

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Oct 26, 20202 min read

U=U: THE UNDERUTILIZED EMPOWERMENT TOOL by Shyrene Mvula, Malawi

In Malawi, the U=U campaign was launched was officially launched at the 2018 PEPFAR Regional Planning Meeting (RPM), after four large...

Let Us Fight for our Women and Young Girls by Treasure, eSwatini

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Oct 22, 20202 min read

Let Us Fight for our Women and Young Girls by Treasure, eSwatini

The main drivers of the HIV epidemic are influenced by a wide range of gender inequalities. HIV positive women and adolescent girls face...

I AND THE SOCIETY by Hajarah Asiimwe, Uganda

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Oct 19, 20201 min read

I AND THE SOCIETY by Hajarah Asiimwe, Uganda

Am sick, that's is what the society has rubbed in my face. It has always told me that am sick. Am not a loner, society pushed me to it....

A CHANGE IS NOW by Chanda Mwango, Zambia

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Oct 12, 20203 min read

A CHANGE IS NOW by Chanda Mwango, Zambia

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre There is a...

The Story of the Violation of My Rights by Mariia Vlasova, Ukraine

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Oct 8, 20204 min read

The Story of the Violation of My Rights by Mariia Vlasova, Ukraine

I want to share with you a story that happened to me 2 years ago. This story is my personal experience of discrimination and my encounter...

Community Advocacy: Innovation & Mobilization #HIV2020 by Sharifah Nalugo, Uganda

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Oct 8, 20203 min read

Community Advocacy: Innovation & Mobilization #HIV2020 by Sharifah Nalugo, Uganda

Regional partners in the struggle to eliminate HIV by 2030 jointly organized an e-conference as part of HIV2020 on 1st September, 2020...

MY BODY IS NOT A DEMOCRACY by Ester Kabasambo, Uganda

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Oct 6, 20203 min read

MY BODY IS NOT A DEMOCRACY by Ester Kabasambo, Uganda

My body is not a democracy and therefore you should not vote for what happens in my body or what my body should do. I am the landlord and...

Empowering girls and young women to end HIV by Ester Kabasambo, Uganda

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Aug 25, 20202 min read

Empowering girls and young women to end HIV by Ester Kabasambo, Uganda

Many young girl's dream to grow up and get a family. But when it comes to girls and young women who are living with HIV it's a different...

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Aug 21, 20202 min read

Save me by Asiimwe Hajarah, Uganda

Why does my voice echo in pain? Why do you let me be there? Why rip my heart with scarred thoughts? I bleed... Red blood. I feel through...

My AIDS 2020 Virtual conference Musings and Reflections by Laura Thoa, Kenya

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Aug 18, 20203 min read

My AIDS 2020 Virtual conference Musings and Reflections by Laura Thoa, Kenya

The year, 2020 began with so much of hope. A dawn of a new year, ‘new me’ kind of vibe. Travel plans, conference aspirations. I knew that...

Learning to Live and Cope with HIV by Treasure, Eswatini

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Aug 13, 20202 min read

Learning to Live and Cope with HIV by Treasure, Eswatini

Learning that you are HIV-positive can be one of the most difficult experiences you can go through in life. You may feel scared, sad or...

Impact of COVID 19 on Young People Living with HIV in Malawi by Shyrene Mvula, Malawi

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Aug 5, 20203 min read

Impact of COVID 19 on Young People Living with HIV in Malawi by Shyrene Mvula, Malawi

Young people living with HIV are at higher risk of some mental health conditions like depression and anxiety which are as a result of...

Embracing your HIV status through the Arts by Chanda Mwango, Zambia

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May 13, 20203 min read

Embracing your HIV status through the Arts by Chanda Mwango, Zambia

“No matter how much falls on us, we keep ploughing ahead. That’s the only way to keep the roads clear” – Greg Kincaid I can understand...

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