STIGMA SPREADS HIV

Challenge it

RENAME HIV

HIV stigma has existed since HIV was discovered. Today, the virus is 100% treatable, and preventable. But the stigma, as always, persists.

Let’s step past stigma, and change what it means to be HIV positive by renaming the virus.

UPDATE YOUR MIND

Discover the basics of HIV with Dr. Gottfried Hirnschnall, the former WHO director of HIV & Hepatitis.

HIV. AIDS. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Antiretroviral Therapy. HIV Prevention. HIV Transmission. HIV Testing. HIV Treatment. HIV Symptoms. HIV Support Groups.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

We’re challenging what it means to be HIV positive and calling on the WHO to rename HIV in 2023. You can follow the story on social media here. If you want to help the campaign, share information about HIV, and encourage the people you know to practice safer sex.

You can learn more on our HIV explained page or by exploring other online resources here.