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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Black History Month, National AIDS Trust wishes to celebrate and champion the value of black leadership and representation to create impactful community change and address health inequality.

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.

Michelle, founder, Director of Holistic Wellbeing Services and training lead at CliniQ on why the barriers to PrEP access that are faced by trans people must be addressed.

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.

Jay Hawkridge is a HIV campaigner, a writer, vlogger and social media influencer who uses his platform to raise awareness about HIV and challenge stigma.