Give Stigma the Index Finger Part 1

Full lenght video of "Give Stigma the Index Finfer_Part1". Body Positive North West were delighted to participate in Giving Stigma the Index Finger. The video gives some insight into the launch of the early findings, but also and introduction to the remarkable men and women who contributed to the entire process.
The next stages of the Index are rolling out across the globe and we look forward to the results as they arrive.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• HIV
• Stigma
• Body Positive North West
• bpnw
• AIDS

[Michael1812able]

For over 5 years now I have been denied services from this charity on the north west of England (Manchester). People that are in charge of other people's lives must be aware of their own accountability. Just because people speak out doesn't mean that their voice is lost. For 26 years now living with HIV I have suffered more discrimination even by those living with HIV themselves. In line the the big changes in our society and public funding cuts should this really be allowed?

[Michael1812able]

I would like to first of all praise the work that this campaign is doing, but my only concern is that the very term stigma encompasses more that just form of discrimination and prejudice towards people living with HIV. I for one have had many forms of discrimination towards me and much of this comes from the very charities that are funded (either by the public purse or from charity donations).

I have now been banned for life from a charity based in the North West of England for speaking out.