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What Pride means to us

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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 2025. 

New CPS HIV transmission guidance is clear: U=U

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Kat Smithson shares that since 2001 it has been possible to be prosecuted for the reckless or intentional transmission of HIV in England and Wales. We’re pleased that this week, long overdue changes to the CPS’s guidance have been published.

Women being failed in the fight against HIV

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Winnie Sseruma writes that the game-changing HIV prevention drug PrEP is a vital tool to end new HIV transmissions. But a 2022 report showed that many who might benefit from PrEP were not currently able to access it, including women and those from racially minoritised communities.

The fight for HIV fertility equality

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Andrew is in his 30s and has been living with HIV for 13 years. Under current law is unable to start a family by sperm donation. He tells us why the law needs to change to reflect medical advances, so that those living with HIV can start a family.

A charter mark to tackle HIV stigma

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Kat Smithson writes about how alongside Positively UK and NAM aidsmap, we’re partnering with Fast Track Cities London to create and deliver a new charter to break down prevailing misconceptions and stereotypes driving HIV stigma.

2022 Round Up

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George Westwood writes that in 2022 we have continued working for HIV rights, with major victories: two big campaigns, a report which helped shift the conversation around PrEP, and pushing for reforms around mental health and migration.

Follow the science to achieve HIV justice

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Scientific advances in HIV include the development of effective medications, self-tests, the discovery that people on effective treatment can’t pass HIV on, prevention tools and the emergence of long-acting injectable treatments.

The unique challenges for women living with HIV

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Originally from Kenya, and a National AIDS Trust trustee, Angelina is experienced in providing one-to-one support, treatment advocacy, managing service delivery, and advocating for the involvement of women living with HIV in strategy and policy.