AIDSWatch 2026 is a powerful reminder that change happens when community shows up. ❤️

Advocates with diverse voices and lived experiences are coming together to push for stronger, more just HIV policies.

Together, we move change forward. #AIDSWatch #HIVAdvocacy

Eyes on the Capitol 👀

Brian and Gabriella are heading to AIDSWatch next week to advocate for policies that strengthen the HIV response and support communities affected by HIV.

Proud to have them raising their voices for change. 💪❤️
Stay tuned for Capitol content!

#AIDSWatch #HIVAdvocacy

(1 of 2) They didn’t trim the rose garden. They demolished it — just as they’re doing to domestic and global health. Public health doesn’t disappear overnight.

Watch. Share. Protect what saves lives.

#HIVAdvocacy #PublicHealth #EndHIV

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Grateful for a year shaped by conversation and care.

U=U means that when someone living with HIV is on treatment and undetectable, HIV cannot be passed on sexually. Settled science. Shared clearly, it builds trust. And trust is where change begins.

#UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVAdvocacy

1980s iconic art by AIDS activist Keith Haring

The commemoration of World AIDS Day, on 1 December 2025. Today is a time to memorialze those who suffered and died and continue to advocate for research, treatment, prevention, and the complete eradication of this disease

#actupfightback #HIVAdvocacy

Today is #WorldAIDSDay. Our fight is two-fold: achieving Zero Transmission and crushing Zero Stigma. 🎗️

Stigma is a major barrier to testing and care. We must advocate for compassion and education, ensuring everyone feels safe seeking help.

#HIVAdvocacy #HealthForAll

Our People: Leronald Reid, Jr. - QnotesCarolinas.com There’s a gentle giant living in Charlotte.  Inspired by both his grandmothers (one living and one deceased), Leronald Reid, Jr. is affectionately known to friends and family simply, as Junior Reid. …

OUR PEOPLE - HIV & LGBTQ advocate speaks. Read interview at link👇

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#HIVAdvocacy #CharlotteNC #LGBTQCommunity #HIVAware #SouthernLGBTQ #PublicHealthHeroes #HIVStigmaEnds #UEqualsU #LivingHAPI #CommunityVoices

The impact of federal laws & gov't shutdowns on ASOs - QnotesCarolinas.com The actions of the current administration through presidential orders, federal legislation and the recent government shutdown, has affected us all. The world around us has changed in so many ways…

HEALTHCARE - Without federal funding, could we see a return to the AIDS pandemic of the late 20th century? Read more at link👇

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#HIVCareCrisis #HIVAwareness #LGBTQHealth #HIVServices #PublicHealth #StopTheCuts #HarmReduction #HealthEquity #HIVAdvocacy #ProtectOurCare

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day ...

On National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, we join the call to "Start Treatment. Stick to It. Get Better." We advocate for culturally competent HIV care addressing language barriers and stigma in Hispanic/Latinx communities. Treatment adherence saves lives. #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity

✅ 6 month HIV check up done!

✅ Viral load remains undetectable, which means HIV cannot be sexually transmitted to others while on effective antiretroviral treatment. In short, undetectable equals untransmittable (U=U).

💊 One pill a day keeps me rocking and rolling.

💪 Onwards!

#HIVAdvocacy

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | NIH National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about the impact of HIV and AIDS on gay and bisexual men in the United States.

Today on National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we recognize that gay and bisexual men represented 67% of new US HIV diagnoses in 2022. We need increased testing, prevention resources, and treatment access while addressing stigma and discrimination. #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity

Senate Labor-HHS Funding Bill a Rebuke to Trump's Budget Proposal, Experts Say Measure approved by Senate committee keeps many programs Trump wants to eliminate

Senate Appropriations Committee rejects Trump's proposal to cut domestic HIV funding by 80%. Committee maintains funding for prevention programs and safety net providers serving people living with HIV. House action still pending. #HIVAdvocacy #HealthcareAccess

Join the Living and Serving 4 Focus Group and help shape more inclusive and meaningful engagement in Ontario’s HIV sector. Aug to Oct 2025 online via Zoom. Scan the QR code or email livingservingconsultation@gmail.com to participate. #HIV #Ontario #HIVAdvocacy #PLHIV

U=U Awareness Is Growing but Not Fast Enough New research confirms progress but reveals persistent gaps in understanding across key populations

The science is clear. U=U saves lives and ends stigma. Yet a new global review shows awareness and acceptance are still not where they should be. U=U University will give more people the tools to change that.

#UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVAdvocacy

Leaked documents reveal Trump administration plans to cut PEPFAR by 42% and end the world's most successful AIDS program within 2-8 years. 26 million lives saved could be abandoned for "trade over aid." #PEPFAR #GlobalHealth #HIVAdvocacy
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Stay updated on the latest policy developments affecting treatment access for people living with HIV and viral hepatitis. Follow CANN for regular updates on #340B, #RyanWhite, #ADAP programs, and advocacy efforts. #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity

Patient advocate raises concerns about Minnesota's Prescription Drug Affordability Board potentially affecting AIDS Drug Assistance Program and 340B program. Calls for meaningful community engagement from people living with HIV in PDAB decisions. #PDABs #HIVAdvocacy buff.ly/3VCorql

The Shoulders We Stand On: Andy Bell - a Voice That Refused to Hide


#1989Concerts #ALittleRespect #AndyBell #ChainsofLove #Erasure #HIVAdvocacy #LGBTQ+Icons #SynthPopLegends #theshoulderswestandon #WildTour
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HIV is Not a Crime: The Case for Ending HIV Criminalization How outdated HIV laws fuel mass incarceration and racial bias—experts urge lawmakers to end HIV criminalization and embrace public health over punishment.

Penn researchers call for complete repeal of HIV criminalization laws in 30+ states, citing disproportionate targeting of Black and LGBTQ+ communities and reduced testing rates. #HIVAdvocacy #EndHIVCriminalization

Zero HIV Stigma Day Visit the post for more.

Zero HIV Stigma Day on July 21 honors Prudence Nobantu Mabele and launches "HIV Stigma Warriors" campaign. HIV stigma remains the greatest barrier to ending the epidemic by 2030. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #HIVAdvocacy

No Strings Attached: My Journey from Token to Truth-Teller 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.

“ACT UP didn't act up to be told to sit pretty and take whatever scrap is offered. They shook the system because it needed shaking.” #AGirlLikeMe blogger Janine Brignola shares why she stepped back from #HIV advocacy to be in more supportive spaces & create her own.💥

#HIVAdvocacy #ACTUP #MIPHA

In the face of setbacks: Resilience, resistance and recharging in LGBTQ+, HIV and STI advocacy In the first installment of the new Health Equity Series, the authors reflect on resistance, resilience and how to take action this Pride Month.

Proud to co-author this reflection on LGBTQ+ HIV & STI advocacy with Raul and Bill!

Resilience, Resistance, and Recharging in the Face of Setbacks. Honored to share space with fierce advocates.
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#PrideMonth #HIVAdvocacy #STIprevention #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity

HIV leadership begins with lived experience. Join Randy Davis, Maria Mejia and others on June 27 at 11am EST for a powerful SGM Alliance webinar. Centering U=U and community voices in HIV justice.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#UequalsU #HIVAdvocacy

Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy: HIV in Europe Fellows will learn how to apply PCC principles in their settings and adapt them to the needs of their communities.

🌍 Ready to lead change in #HIV care across Europe?
Join the Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy by @iasociety.bsky.social and become a champion for people-first HIV services.

📅 Apply now: www.iasociety.org/events/perso...
#HIVAdvocacy #PersonCentredCare #HIVEurope

How to Be an Advocate for Yourself and Others Learn about ways you can be an HIV advocate, speak up for yourself or others, and make a difference on an individual or community level.

You might not think of yourself as an advocate, but in many ways you already are. Advocacy starts with everyday actions—asking questions, offering support, sharing info.

Read the full guide on being an advocate.
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#HIVAdvocacy #Empowerment #TuesdayTip

Maryland becomes 5th state to decriminalize HIV with Gov. Moore signing the Carlton R. Smith Act. Study found 82% of HIV-related criminal cases targeted Black people despite making up 30% of population. North Dakota passed similar law last month. #HIVAdvocacy #HealthEquity buff.ly/gWGnoP5

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Randy Davis | Substack Founder of InclusHIV Consulting. I talk U=U, stigma, and justice—because silence was never an option.

New blog up today.

This one’s about leadership — the messy, honest, purpose-driven kind that’s shaped by lived experience and community.

Read it here: substack.com/@theaccident...

#UequalsU #ICanGiveU #LeadershipInHIV #HIVAdvocacy #MentorshipMatters

When Trans People Thrive, We All Move Forward Why Canada Must Reflect and Reinforce Global Trans Advocacy in 2025

The THRiVE Consortium’s 2025 priorities are more than a roadmap — they’re a call to action.

In my latest blog, I explore how Canada’s HIV and equity work can align with this global trans movement.

#TransRights #THRiVEConsortium #GATE #UequalsU #HIVAdvocacy #GlobalSolidarity

HIV Testing and Outreach Falter as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep the South - KFF Health News A disruption in federal funds has jeopardized HIV testing and outreach in Mississippi, and researchers warn of a resurgence of the epidemic in the South.

Community orgs supporting people living with HIV face devastating funding cuts across the South. Without testing and outreach services, experts warn that HIV rates could rise, disproportionately affecting underserved communities. Learn more: buff.ly/P7H6PS3 #HIVAdvocacy #HHS #PublicHealth #DOGE