Stigma kills

Global action against stigma and discrimination

After 20 years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, thousands of people continue to die every day, unable to access prevention information or services that will enable them to live full and useful lives.

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to universal access to prevention information, care, support and treatment services.

Individuals who have it, may not know or do not want to admit or talk about it, governments refuse to acknowledge its existence, cultural barriers and beliefs have made the topic taboo, and people living with AIDS are actively discriminated against.
Juan Manuel Suárez del Toro R., International Federation President

More information: http://www.ifrc.org/hivaids/
Donate: http://donate.ifrc.org/

Year: 2003
Duration: 47 seconds

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[DnBintheUK]

It's true, you can't catch AIDs off someone by just being around them.

I've a friend who's an ex-heroin addict with HIV, most people (knowing his condition) wouldn't go near him, but he really is one of the funniest guys I know.

People need to look past HIV and help sufferers.

Peace.