LGBT+ History Month: Tristan’s reflections
Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation.
February is LGBT+ History Month. This year we celebrate the innovation in HIV treatment, prevention and stigma – whilst reflecting on the changes still needed to come.
Join us as we’ll be remembering the remarkable and continuous achievements lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people have made in tackling HIV during this time.
The HIV and AIDS epidemic are a significant and important part of LGBT+ History. Since the 1980s, the LGBT+ community has fought long and hard to ensure that those living with HIV can access treatment, live well with HIV and continues the fight to stop new cases and challenge stigma.
Personal Stories
“Honesty about my diagnosis brought support from many different places”
After a period of grief and receiving a HIV diagnosis, Neale found acceptance with friends and the HIV community.
“HIV has changed my life but has not limited me”
Becky, a personal trainer, executive assistant and MBE on looking for support and fighting HIV stigma in healthcare settings.
“It’s important that people understand how they can protect themselves”
Long-time campaigner Winnie says that we must us all keep talking about HIV
Help us carry on the fight against injustice wherever we find it.
Our work has won changes to unfair policies and laws for people living with HIV. With your support, we can keep doing it.