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Advocates Born With HIV Face Ongoing Challenges
Bill to Repeal HIV Discrimination Reintroduced in Congress
AIDS Coalition Issues Statement of HIV Risk When Undetectable
The Lewis family in the early '90s

The Phone Call That Changed Her Life

In an excerpt from her new memoir, Still Positive, Julie Lewis recounts when she discovered she was living with HIV.

The Syndemics that Complicate and Characterize How Drugs and HIV Intersect in People’s Lives

The history of HIV has long been entwined with substance use.

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023

#APIMay19 addresses stigma and language barriers that can affect HIV health outcomes of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people.

Decriminalizing Homosexuality Saves Lives and Fights HIV

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (#IDAHOBIT) is Wednesday, May 17.

The Well Project’s Coverage of CROI 2023 and the International Workshop on HIV & Women 2023

This was the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and members of The Well Project’s community were on hand.

“Words Matter HIV Toolkit” Aims to Destigmatize the Topic Among Black Youth

The National Black Justice Coalition HIV tool kit offers advice on using people-first language, initiating difficult conversations and more.

Take Our Survey on HIV-Related Stigma

POZ wants to know how stigma has affected you.
Brenda Emily

POZ Hero: Coming Out of Silence

Unlike most people under 30 with HIV, Brenda Emily contracted it not via sex but in the womb.

Latinos With HIV Report Stigma and Discrimination

Up to 78% of those who experienced stigma had concerns about disclosure.
Kalvin & Eunice Marshall

POZ Stories: Two Voices

Eunice Marshall and her husband, Kalvin, share information about HIV to dispel stigma.

Latino People With HIV Experience Stigma and Health Care Discrimination

Nearly a quarter reported discrimination when seeking health care, such as not being listened to or treated with respect.

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Krista Martel

Krista Martel Believes in Sisterhood for All

She joined The Well Project in 2009 and was named executive director in 2013.
Screen printing workshop led by the SF Poster Syndicate at San Francisco’s Strut clinic.

Spotlight on World AIDS Day 2022

World AIDS Day represents an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues many of those living with the virus face.

POZ 2023 HIV Criminalization Poster

Use this poster to help spread the word about HIV criminalization and advocate for change.
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“Bounce to Zero” to End HIV

A New Orleans campaign aims to reduce new cases.

Two Voices Are Stronger Than One

Eunice and Kalvin Marshall share information about HIV to dispel stigma.
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