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I wanted to raise my hand: HIV can be manageable in Zimbabwe
When I came to the UK to study, I was told the HIV medication I was on, was not available. It’s quite ironic, considering the comments I’ve heard in the UK about HIV treatment in Zimbabwe. more
Hope for people who use drugs in Kenya
It was Saalim’s fortieth day as a city street thief, and he stole because he needed the cash to buy his daily dose of heroin. The day ended with a close brush with death. more
Abiti’s story: living with HIV and disability
Abiti speaks to our correspondent in Malawi about her struggle to live with HIV as a physically-challenged mother of three children. more
Hope’s story: “Having TB and HIV is not easy but I am fighting hard”
On World TB Day (24 March) read Hope’s chronicle of life as a sex worker and being diagnosed with TB, then later HIV. more
Burundi: condoms are my friends, my everyday protection
On 14 February, Valentine’s Day, more than 50 young Burundians lined up to get condoms at a youth centre in the capital, Bujumbura. more
Watch Nicole’s story: why sex work must be decriminalised
On International Women’s Day (8 March), leaders around the world are taking pledges on issues of gender equality; HIV and sex work are issues on which they must take action. more
Video: “I deserve respect for my work as a sex worker”
Watch Christine’s story and find out how she learned to negotiate for safer sex through the support of the Uganda Link Up project. more
International Conference on Family Planning – before we commit, let’s act!
Find out what youth participants say are the challenges and solutions for meeting the family planning needs of young people. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.