Criminalisation is not public health. It is stigma weaponised through state power.

#HINACDay #HIVIsNotACrime

www.hivjustice.net

Thank you @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org for valuing and supporting our HIV decriminalization work (and all of our liberatory justice work!) today on #HINACDay and every day.

HIV is not a crime Listen to this episode from HIV unmuted on Spotify. In 1987, the United States introduced the world’s first laws criminalizing HIV. Today, despite scientific evidence that HIV criminalization harms public health, 92 countries still have laws that are used to prosecute people living with HIV. In this episode of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast, we hear how these unjust laws have forever changed the lives of three people living with HIV and what must be done to end the criminalization of HIV. Listen now to their stories of injustice, fear and stigma:•             Justice Edwin Cameron on being South Africa’s first public figure to speak out about living with HIV and his crusade to decriminalize HIV•             A Malawian mother, known as EL, who was jailed for allegedly breastfeeding another woman's baby, as told by her lawyer, Wesley Mwafulirwa•             American Robert Suttle on how a bad breakup led to his imprisonment and lifelong registration as a sex offender.

🎙️ #HIVisNotaCrime. On #HINACDay, join the call for justice.

In this #HIVunmuted episode, leading voices explore the real-world impact of HIV criminalisation – and why evidence-based, rights-affirming approaches are critical.

🎧 Listen now! #RethinkRebuildRise

Health, not handcuffs.
Stigma is not protection. Criminalisation is not prevention.
#HIVIsNotACrime

On #HINACDay, we stand against the resurgence of laws targeting gay men and people living with HIV. Public health must be grounded in science, dignity, and human rights.

#EndHIVCriminalisation

Harmful laws fuel stigma, fear & injustice, driving people away from seeking HIV care. We stand with communities worldwide facing arrest, forced testing, disclosure and prosecution simply for who they are or their HIV status.

HIV is not a crime.

#HINACDay #ZeroDiscrimination

Today's #HIVJustice News leads with the HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE statement for #HINACDay, responding to the resurgence of anti-gay and HIV criminalisation laws. It also brings critical updates for HIV justice advocates worldwide mailchi.mp/hivjustice.n... #HIVIsNotACrime #EndHIVCriminalisation

@hivjustice.net's ED @edwinjbernard.bsky.social:
"We are deeply grateful to the @robertcarrfund.bsky.social for supporting us over the past nine years - but this fight is far from over."
At the UK Parliamentary Reception to mark the HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
#HINACDay
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HIV Is Not a Crime Day: Films about HIV & AIDS that you should watch These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of one's sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or status.

An Early Frost (1985), Tongues Untied (1989), Longtime Companion (1989), And the Band Played On (1993), Philadelphia (1993), Gia (1998), How to Survive a Plague (2012), Tick Tick Boom (2021), Three Months (2022), and more films for HIV Is Not a Crime Day #HINACDay
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PWN calls on you to join us in recognizing the 4th annual HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day 📢 Today we join the movement in fighting to end HIV criminalization, especially for those most impacted by HIV. Read our #HINACDay statement & use the HINAC Day toolkit at linktr.ee/PWN_USA 🔥 #HIVIsNotACrime

Read HNP's full #HINACDay statement at linktr.ee/HNPCollective 🔥 #HIVIsNotACrime

Photo of Brit wearing a read evening dress and holding an old school telephone. She is overlayed on top of a calendar for the month of February with February 2025 written on top, and a heart surrounding 2/28 for HIV is not a crime awareness day. The image has a Black background, with white and red lettering. It’s purely decorative and meant to be eye catching.

1986 called & wants its laws back!

Today is HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day! #HIV criminalization laws deter ppl from testing + treating, yet 2/3 of US states got 'em. Such laws ignore how HIV treatment (ART) & prevention ( #PrEP) meds reduce transmission! #HIVIsNotACrime #IAmHIVPossible #HINACDay

February 28 is HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day. POZ Magazine created this image including a red ribbon and a person with their hands in the air as a sign of freedom and victory.

In more than 30 U.S. states, people are being imprisoned due to their HIV status. HIV criminalization laws consist of using a person's positive HIV status in a criminal prosecution, increasing charges or punishments because the person has HIV. #HINACDay #HIVisNotaCrime

HIV Justice News - 28 February 2025

In today's #HIVJustice News we highlight:
🔹 Why we need #HINACDay now more than ever alongside #ZeroDiscriminationDay tomorrow
🔹 Our Parliamentary event on HIV criminalisation in the UK & Commonwealth
🔹 Why this isn’t just a moment. It’s a movement.

📩 Read more: mailchi.mp/hivjustice.n...

Today, we join @hivjustice.net in commemorating 'HIV is not a crime' awareness day. 🌍

We stand in solidarity & action as we strive to eliminate the unjust criminalisation of people based on their #HIV-positive status. ⚖️

🔗 www.hivjusticeworldwide.org/en/what-is-h...

#HINACDay

We will hear from the key HIV movement leaders that were instrumental in forming HNP and it’s mission. Stay tuned for more info, and register here: linktr.ee/HNPCollective ‼️

Follow HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day for more info on this day! #HINACDay #HIVIsNotACrime #HealthNotPrisons