How the UK’s queer parties are tackling HIV discrimination on the door
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HIV-positive people share experiences of stigma ahead of march, rally and vigil
Those living with HIV have taken to social media to share examples of the discrimination they’ve faced because of their status ahead of a march, vigil and rally being held in London to challenge stigma. The experiences were shared in response to a tweet from Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, which asked HIV-positive people to share an “example of HIV-related stigma you’ve faced.” “I was told I was not eligible for income protection insurance because of my health status (despite never taking any extended…
Read MoreFDA proposes new “inclusive” guidelines for blood donations
The FDA has revealed new regulations for blood donations that will make it easier for gay and bisexual men. Back in November, the federal agency announced that it would be easing its rules concerning blood donation restrictions for queer men. According to The Wall Street Journal, the proposed rules would have allowed queer individuals in monogamous relationships to no longer stay abstinent for a year to give blood. In addition to the proposed adjustment, the FDA announced that they would explore the idea of gay and bisexual men filling out…
Read MoreCheddar Gorgeous praised for “vital” HIV discussion on Drag Race UK
Cheddar Gorgeous has been applauded for using her runway look to start discussion about HIV stigma on this week’s episode of Drag Race UK. The theme of ‘Tickled Pink’ saw the star don a black bodysuit embellished with bright pink triangles, which she explained were inspired by the ACT UP movement – an organisation fighting to end the AIDS epidemic. Its slogan, ‘Silence = Death’, was branded across the outfit. The Manchester-based queen explained the significance of the clothing to Dakota Schiffer: “During the HIV/AIDS crisis in the ‘80s, the…
Read MorePatient becomes the fifth and oldest ever to be ‘cured’ of HIV
A gay man who has lived with HIV since the 1980s has become only the fifth ever person to be cured of HIV, according to doctors. The 66-year-old, who does not want to be identified, was given a bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancer leukaemia from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus. Doctors say the individual, who has stopped taking antiretroviral HIV medication, has now been in remission for 17 months. Now being referred to as ‘the City of Hope patient’ – named after the Californian…
Read MoreUK pilots with HIV can finally work unrestricted after “landmark changes”
“Landmark changes” made to aviation guidance means pilots who are HIV-positive will finally be able to work unrestricted in the UK. Those who disclosed that they were living with HIV were previously required to undergo complicated and expensive cognitive testing to assess their mental abilities before flying. However, new guidance produced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) states that those living with the virus are at a very low risk of suffering from conditions which could impact their ability to do so safely. There will be a six-month amnesty period…
Read MoreJudge prohibits US military from discharging HIV-positive service members
A US federal judge has ruled that the military can’t discharge HIV-positive service members. Since the mid-1980s, the US Defense Department has implemented restrictive regulations regarding people living with HIV. Under the terms, recruits who have or test positive for HIV are barred from enlisting into the military. However, if an individual tests postive after enlisting, they will be allowed to stay in the service but will be banned from officer promotions. In a report from the Yale Law Journal, a Navy instruction justified these archaic restrictions due to the…
Read MoreExclusive: Charity Kase on the importance of tackling “prejudices” about HIV
Charity Kase is fundraising for the National AIDS Trust this World AIDS Day to help combat “negative and damaging stereotypes” about HIV. After speaking openly about living with the virus on season three of Drag Race UK, the 25-year-old is continuing to use her platform to raise awareness and tackle the stigma around it. Taking to Instagram on 1 December, Charity announced that she is raising money for the aforementioned charity in a bid to change how HIV is portrayed in the UK and to boost “positive representation in the…
Read More10 important books to read on the HIV/AIDS crisis
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Read MoreElton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences’ new campaign highlights voices of those with HIV
The Elton John AIDS Foundation and Gilead Sciences have announced a new campaign highlighting the stories of people living with HIV. The two are working together through their RADIAN partnership to showcase how campaigners are leading the charge to end AIDS in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA). According to AIDSinfo, almost 1.6 million people are living with the virus in EECA despite the tools available to prevent new infections. It is one of the world’s few regions where the HIV infection rate is still on the rise, making the…
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