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🚀 EMULATE Presents: New Video Release - Supporting, Growing in Empathy and Advocacy 🚀 Video 2: Synopsis: This video showcases a heartfelt conversation between a black gay man living with HIV and his HIV-negative roommate, whom he considers to be family. They share their experiences and discuss mutual support, growing empathy, and the importance of advocacy. Video Goal: To show that caring for yourself and supporting someone with HIV creates empathy and advocacy skills. Key topics include: 🔹 Emotional and practical support for HIV-related challenges 🔹 Building empathy through mutual care 🔹 Developing effective advocacy skills This video is a testament to the strength of community and the power of understanding. Let's work together to support those living with HIV and promote health equity. Special Thanks To: Our dedicated funders and supporters for making this project possible: Southern AIDS Coalition COMPASS Initiative ViiV Healthcare #hivaidsawareness #StigmaReduction #healthequityy  #Empowerment #intersectionality #mentalhealth #communitysupport #lgbtqcommunity #blackvoicess #hivstigma #EndHIVStigma #hivprevention #HealthEducation #advocacy #HIV #emulate #HIV #EMULATE #Empower #stigam #Community #pride

September 27 is the annual observance of the National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The focus of the day is to bring awareness to the growing issue of HIV/AIDS in the gay community while motivating individuals to get tested and attain services. #ngmhaad #safesex #usecondoms #hivawareness #aidsawareness #lgbtqia #lgbtqiahealth #jaalico #sexualhealth

Although Lesotho has attained UNAIDS 90:90:90 (HIV epidemic control) for the adult population, the cascade for adolescents and young people is lagging. This is driven by various reasons such as: *Early childhood marriage *Intergenerational /transactional sex *Child headed household *Gender based violence *Cultural norms and practices. To address these challenges Boipusong HIV/ AIDS Youth Association - BOHAYA is raising awareness and creating demand for comprehensive health services to prevent new HIV infections among adolescents and youth through AHF funded project "Access to Primary Health Services for life Campaign". We are committed to accelerate HIV/AIDS response to meet 95:95:95 targets. This time we reached Qoaling Highlanders community also this marks our 7th anniversary.💜🎗️🎈 #hivprevention #aidsawareness #workingtowardsaidsfreelesotho #endaids #letcommunitieslead #togetherforchange #lesotho #africa

📢 Join us on October 27th, 2023, for a crucial discussion on #DecriminaliseToProtectLives! 🌟 Young people, disproportionately affected by discriminatory policies, face a higher burden of HIV vulnerability due to the criminalization of key populations. This threatens our goal to end the epidemic by 2030. ❌ Criminalization creates fear, stigma, and discrimination, hindering HIV services, and driving key populations underground. It's time for change! 🔗 Objectives: 1️⃣ Raise awareness on HIV criminalization and key population criminalization. 2️⃣ Highlight the impact on well-being. 3️⃣ Empower young key populations through advocacy. Let's challenge discriminatory laws, advocate for human rights, and create an inclusive environment for comprehensive HIV care. Your voice matters. Don't miss this webinar! 📆 Save the date: October 27th, 2023. 👉 Register here: buff.ly/4936VjM #DecriminalizeForJustice #EndHIV #YouthAdvocacy

"Investing in the future means empowering young women to lead in HIV response & fostering a more inclusive & effective advocacy movement for all." This approach, highlighted by Lillian Mworeko, is pivotal in empowering tomorrow's leaders in the fight against HIV. Take a listen 👇 #LetYoungWomenLead #EndAIDS2030

An advocacy visit to the District Head of Rigasa, Igabi LGA Kaduna State, Nigeria to discuss the plight of women and Children living with HIV/AIDS. Some of the issues discussed include; 1. Their inability to easily assess ARVs. 2. As a result of stigma, they choose to attend support groups really far from their community as well as assess ARVs in distant facilities where they are not recognized. 3. Food support for PLHIVs is very key to their life span. Good food is required inorder for ARVs to be effective. STIGMA is the main reason why PLHIVs still remain secretive about their status. STIGMA discourages PLHIVS from the willingness to assess ARVs. STIGMA makes them believe they have come to the end of the road. PLHIVs, OVCs, Children living with HIV/AIDS deserve a chance to live. #naca #unicef #unfpa #unwomen #christianaid #ninerela #globalfund #who #usaid

Although Lesotho has attained UNAIDS 90:90:90 (HIV epidemic control) for the adult population, the cascade for adolescents and young people is lagging. This is driven by various reasons such as: *Early childhood marriage *Intergenerational /transactional sex *Child headed household *Gender based violence *Cultural norms and practices. To address these challenges Boipusong HIV/ AIDS Youth Association - BOHAYA is raising awareness and creating demand for comprehensive health services to prevent new HIV infections among adolescents and youth through AHF funded project "Access to Primary Health Services for life Campaign". We are committed to accelerate HIV/AIDS response to meet 95:95:95 targets. This time we reached Qoaling Highlanders community also this marks our 7th anniversary.💜🎗️🎈 #hivprevention #aidsawareness #workingtowardsaidsfreelesotho #endaids #letcommunitieslead #togetherforchange #lesotho #africa

Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on #transgender and #nonbinary people. When we reduce HIV #stigma and promote #testing, #prevention, and #treatment, we can help #StopHIVTogether. This National Transgender HIV Testing Day, know your options: You can get an #HIV self-test, go to a local organization, or see a healthcare provider that makes you feel safe and comfortable. Your life matters! #NTHTD #TransHealth

✊🏿Prioritising Convenience Over Stigma & Discrimination 📍In Nairobi, Kenya, the Community Advocacy Network brought up crucial concerns during their pre-meeting on April 15, 2024. Co-convened by ITPC and ICAP at Columbia University, just ahead of the #CQUIN gathering on "Integrating Non-HIV Services into HIV Programs," emphasis was placed on the need for accessible, stigma-free services. To break down barriers, integration is key. Services need to be: ✅ Accessible ✅ Available ✅ Local ✅ Holistic ✅ Rights-based #HealthForAll #EndStigma #HIV

"Amplifying Community Voices: Unlocking the Power of Collaboration and Advocacy By combining the strengths of Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), research, and advocacy, we can create a powerful synergy that drives real change. Together, we can: - Put community needs and priorities at the forefront of research design - Empower community members to collect and analyze data, ensuring research rigor and relevance - Foster collaborative learning and action through participatory approaches - Build capacity and expertise within communities - Share knowledge and findings through joint dissemination efforts - Prioritize ethical research practices that align with community values - Co-create innovative solutions that address real-world challenges - Advocate for policy changes and program improvements that benefit communities Let's work together to amplify community voices, advance social justice, and create a brighter future for all!"