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The Accidental HIV Activist

@accidentalhiv

Father, husband, brother, son, friend. He/him. I am a person living with HIV! Undetectable equals Untransmittable #UequalsU #Activist #Advocate #ICanGiveU

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Policies about HIV must include people living with HIV. My latest blog explores why lived experience isn’t optional—it’s essential to effective policy. #UequalsU #HIVPolicy #EndHIVStigma #HealthEquity Read it here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/from-lived-e…

Policies about HIV must include people living with HIV.
My latest blog explores why lived experience isn’t optional—it’s essential to effective policy.
#UequalsU #HIVPolicy #EndHIVStigma #HealthEquity
Read it here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/from-lived-e…
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New on the blog: Canada has a role to play in global trans justice. The THRiVE Consortium’s 2025 priorities are urgent, bold, and necessary. Here’s how we rise to meet them. Read more: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-trans-p… #TransRights #UequalsU #THRiVE #HIVJustice #GlobalSolidarity #GATE

New on the blog:
Canada has a role to play in global trans justice.

The THRiVE Consortium’s 2025 priorities are urgent, bold, and necessary. Here’s how we rise to meet them.

Read more: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-trans-p…

#TransRights #UequalsU #THRiVE #HIVJustice #GlobalSolidarity #GATE
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Candlelight Memorial is held on the third Sunday of May every year, this year on 18 May 2025, the GNP+ honors this key event with the theme, “We Remember. We Rise. We Lead.” Inspired by the PLHIV Leadership summit and the incredible demonstration of PLHIV leadership in the

Candlelight Memorial is held on the third Sunday of May every year, this year on 18 May 2025, the <a href="/gnpplus/">GNP+</a>  honors this key event with the theme, “We Remember. We Rise. We Lead.” Inspired by the PLHIV Leadership summit and the incredible demonstration of PLHIV leadership in the
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Leadership doesn’t always come with a title. Sometimes it starts by telling your truth. In my latest blog, I reflect on mentorship, HIV advocacy, and what it means to lead with purpose. 🔗Read it here: substack.com/@theaccidental… #UequalsU #ICanGiveU #MentorshipMatters #HIVLeadership

Leadership doesn’t always come with a title. Sometimes it starts by telling your truth.
In my latest blog, I reflect on mentorship, HIV advocacy, and what it means to lead with purpose.
🔗Read it here: substack.com/@theaccidental…
#UequalsU #ICanGiveU #MentorshipMatters #HIVLeadership
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We Remember. We Rise. We Lead as #PLHIVLeadersNow Join us to light virtual candles 🕯️ here candlelightmemorial.net/virtual-candle…

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The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is more than remembrance. It’s a call to lead with love, truth, and action. Read my latest blog on how this moment shapes our legacy as people living with HIV. open.substack.com/pub/theacciden… #AIDSCandlelightMemorial #UequalsU #ICanGiveU

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial is more than remembrance. It’s a call to lead with love, truth, and action.

Read my latest blog on how this moment shapes our legacy as people living with HIV. 
open.substack.com/pub/theacciden…

#AIDSCandlelightMemorial #UequalsU #ICanGiveU
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May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia. This year’s theme—The Power of Communities—reminds us how we move forward: together. Read my latest blog on HIV justice, U=U & 2SLGBTQIA+ rights: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/holding-the-… #IDAHOBIT #UequalsU

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia &amp; Transphobia.
This year’s theme—The Power of Communities—reminds us how we move forward: together.
Read my latest blog on HIV justice, U=U &amp; 2SLGBTQIA+ rights: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/holding-the-…

#IDAHOBIT #UequalsU
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Today, as we commemorate the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which has happened every third Sunday of May since 1983, this has served as a time for people around the world to come together to honour the lives lost to AIDS and renew commitment to show support for people

Today, as we commemorate the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which has happened every third Sunday of May since 1983, this has served as a time for people around the world to come together to honour the lives lost to AIDS and renew commitment to show support for people
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We remember. We rise. We lead. Today, I light a candle for the lives lost to HIV-related illness and for those who carry this movement forward with love and truth. #WeRememberWeRiseWeLead #PLHIVLeadersNow #CandlelightMemorial #UequalsU #ICanGiveU #InclusHIV

We remember. We rise. We lead.
Today, I light a candle for the lives lost to HIV-related illness and for those who carry this movement forward with love and truth.
#WeRememberWeRiseWeLead #PLHIVLeadersNow #CandlelightMemorial #UequalsU #ICanGiveU #InclusHIV
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💬"Ending AIDS by 2030 may still be possible, but it will not happen by accident. It will require political courage, strategic adaptation and financial commitment." IAS President Beatriz Grinsztejn at #WHA78 side event co-organized w/ GNP+ & PATH, in partnership with World Health Organization (WHO)

💬"Ending AIDS by 2030 may still be possible, but it will not happen by accident. It will require political courage, strategic adaptation and financial commitment." 

IAS President <a href="/BGrinsztejn/">Beatriz Grinsztejn</a> at #WHA78 side event co-organized w/ <a href="/gnpplus/">GNP+</a> &amp; <a href="/PATHtweets/">PATH</a>, in partnership with <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>
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IAS President Beatriz Grinsztejn reminds us that our work isn’t over: "We're closer than ever to turning the tide, ensuring a sustainable, equitable & resilient global HIV response. Stepping back at this critical moment is not an option." #WHA78 #HIV

IAS President <a href="/BGrinsztejn/">Beatriz Grinsztejn</a> reminds us that our work isn’t over:

"We're closer than ever to turning the tide, ensuring a sustainable, equitable &amp; resilient global HIV response. Stepping back at this critical moment is not an option." #WHA78 #HIV
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With #HIV services under pressure and a funding crisis, #IAS2025 is a rallying point for action! 🌐 Join us in #Kigali or virtually this July and help shape the future of the global response: ias2025.org #WHA78 #publichealth #PutPeopleFirst

With #HIV services under pressure and a funding crisis, #IAS2025 is a rallying point for action!

🌐 Join us in #Kigali or virtually this July and help shape the future of the global response: ias2025.org

#WHA78 #publichealth #PutPeopleFirst
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The CMA still hasn’t formally endorsed U=U. In 2025, that’s unacceptable. Read my latest post on why this matters—and what needs to happen next. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/why-its-time… #UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #HIVLeadership #ICanGiveU #InclusHIV

The CMA still hasn’t formally endorsed U=U.
In 2025, that’s unacceptable.
Read my latest post on why this matters—and what needs to happen next. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/why-its-time…

#UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #HIVLeadership #ICanGiveU #InclusHIV
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Who you build with matters. My latest post reflects on why diverse, intentional networks are at the heart of real HIV advocacy. Who’s at your table? theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/whos-at-your… #UequalsU #IASMentorship #HIVLeadership #InclusHIV

Who you build with matters.
My latest post reflects on why diverse, intentional networks are at the heart of real HIV advocacy.
Who’s at your table?

theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/whos-at-your…

#UequalsU #IASMentorship #HIVLeadership #InclusHIV
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England’s rolling out a gonorrhea vaccine. Canada has the same tools—just no plan. Why the delay? New post: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/canadas-miss… #UequalsU #STIAwareness #GonorrheaVaccineNow #InclusHIV #EndTheStigma

England’s rolling out a gonorrhea vaccine.
Canada has the same tools—just no plan.
Why the delay?

New post: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/canadas-miss…

#UequalsU #STIAwareness #GonorrheaVaccineNow #InclusHIV #EndTheStigma
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Why are we still saying “effectively no risk” in 2025 when the science is clear? If someone is undetectable, they cannot transmit HIV. Zero risk. Period. Read my latest blog: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/why-are-we-s… #UequalsU #ZeroRisk #HIVAwareness #PLHIVLeadersNow #ICanGiveU

Why are we still saying “effectively no risk” in 2025 when the science is clear? If someone is undetectable, they cannot transmit HIV. Zero risk. Period.

Read my latest blog: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/why-are-we-s…

#UequalsU #ZeroRisk #HIVAwareness #PLHIVLeadersNow #ICanGiveU
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New global data shows that nearly half of people living with HIV feel unheard by their doctors. Trust is not the same as communication. My latest blog explores why that gap matters—& how we fix it. 🔗theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-trust-i… #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #ListenToPLHIV

New global data shows that nearly half of people living with HIV feel unheard by their doctors.
Trust is not the same as communication.
My latest blog explores why that gap matters—&amp; how we fix it.

🔗theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-trust-i…

#UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #ListenToPLHIV
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🚨 JUST LAUNCHED: Our new #ZeroHIVStigmaDay website is live! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for 21 July 2025. 🌟 The 2025 global theme is #HIVStigmaWarriors. 🎯 Toolkit now available. Visit: ZeroHIVStigma.org #UequalsU #EndStigma

🚨 JUST LAUNCHED: 

Our new #ZeroHIVStigmaDay website is live!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for 21 July 2025.

🌟 The 2025 global theme is #HIVStigmaWarriors.

🎯 Toolkit now available.

Visit: ZeroHIVStigma.org

#UequalsU #EndStigma
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Kicking off #PrideMonth by honouring someone who changed my life and the global HIV response. Bruce Richman created #UequalsU—but more than that, he created space for people like me to lead with truth, love, and pride. Read my tribute: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/bruce-richma… #PLHIVLeadersNow

Kicking off #PrideMonth by honouring someone who changed my life and the global HIV response.
Bruce Richman created #UequalsU—but more than that, he created space for people like me to lead with truth, love, and pride. Read my tribute: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/bruce-richma…
#PLHIVLeadersNow