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Reflections on the proposed social media ban and the role of social media for young people living with HIV.

In this important month for the community, in a year that has seen increasing challenges and rollback of LGBT+ rights in the UK and around the world, we asked some colleagues, supporters and allies what Pride means to them in 2026. 

Pank Sethi, member of our Community Advisory Group, shares personal reflections on why HIV and prisons still matter in 2026.

The Knowledge, The Will and The Power: Conference showcased the resilience, innovation, and determination that define the HIV community.

As National AIDS Trust and Helix Arts, supported by North Tyneside Council, announce plans for a vibrant creative event for World AIDS Day at Helix Arts in North Shields, we spoke to Helix’s artist in resident Aaron Markwell.

Nicoletta Policek, Co-Chair of HIV Outcomes UK: "People living with HIV in Scotland must be able to avail themselves of well-resourced and staffed support."

Dr Alessandro Ceccarelli, reflects on the progress made in the Welsh HIV response, and the crucial steps needed to ensure everyone living with HIV can thrive.

Adam Freedman, our Policy, Research and Influencing Manager, writes about working with the Independent Commissioners Office (ICO) to improve their work around HIV data breaches.

Oluwakemi Agunbiade, our Senior Research & Policy Officer, writes about how health inequalities faced by Black people with and at risk of HIV are not new – and that is the problem.

Dr Nicoletta Policek and Professor Caroline Sabin, the HIV Outcomes UK co-chairs, write about the HIV Outcomes coalitions' work to highlight and address the disparities on HIV prevention and treatment outcomes between different groups. This report outlines progress to date.

Joe Parry, our Director of Communications and Engagement, on why Qatar's treatment of Manuel Guerrero highlights the need for a global response to threats to, and erosion of, LGBT+ rights.

James Cole, our Senior Policy, Research and Influencing Manager, write about how disengagement in HIV care is a global issue driven by inequalities and intersecting forms of stigma and discrimination.