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Doing away with dominant homophobic narratives
There is no scientific evidence which suggests LGBT+ people have such a different biological make up to warrant the discrimination that we have decide ...
Dialogues of self-determination: Autonomy Project Pop-Up Market
Does living in a patriarchal society deny women the right to autonomy and self-determination? This pertinent question was explored at The Autonomy Pro ...
Standing up for women’s rights – someone had to
When HIV and identity carry the same burden of discrimination it can be difficult to know where to start in trying to encourage acceptance.
In Zim ...
Changes to the Key Correspondents Programme
From 1 September 2016, activity relating to the Key Correspondents Programme is on hold for the foreseeable future whilst ongoing options for the prog ...
Prisoners in Zambia need better access to HIV services
As the Zambia Prison service embarks on a campaign to reduce HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men, gay rights activists say more needs to be ...
Theft of vital medical equipment puts lives at risk
Dizzy and sweating, 25-year-old Kevin Amoding sits with her eyes closed in the HIV clinic, as her tiny little daughter begins to cry. She walked three ...
Disability, poverty, TB and HIV: where do you turn?
Being disabled, HIV positive and having treatment for tuberculosis is a challenge that Ellen Banda is all too familiar with. ...
Why is it so hard for young women in Uganda to carry a condom?
When Esther, 20, went to a supermarket to buy a condom, some people in the supermarket started laughing at her. But why should a woman taking control ...
Project helps young people with sexual health info and rights
In Uganda, many young people lack access to quality information on sexual and reproductive health, but a project called Link Up is helping to change t ...
Women Deliver 2016: young people demand sexual and reproductive rights
At an international conference in Copenhagen, young advocates have charged leaders to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights of young peopl ...