by HIVE Online | Sep 19, 2016 | In The Media
The HIV justice movement has radical roots. Advocacy, activism and sexual rights birthed this movement that was once about how larger structural systems affect people?s lives and sometimes, lead to their death. Today, on the other hand, transphobia, misogyny, racism and anti-blackness are well and alive within the world of HIV treatment and prevention. This has resulted in marginalized communities (African Americans, Latinos, trans women, cis and trans men who have sex with men/MSM) experiencing high rates of HIV.
by HIVE Online | Jun 17, 2016 | In The Media
PrEP is a disruptive innovation in the HIV prevention dialogue, introducing choice and the possibility for shared decision-making. We have the opportunity to develop a prevention approach responsive to women?s reproductive and sexual preferences and values across a lifetime. Let?s take advantage of it.
by HIVE Online | Jun 17, 2016 | In The Media
One in four U.S. women have experienced gender based violence. Among women living with HIV, one in two has experienced intimate partner violence, and more than 60% have been sexually abused – 5 times the rate of the general female population.
by HIVE Online | Jun 3, 2016 | In The Media
In 1983 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a ban on sperm donation from ?any men who have had sex with another man in the preceding five years? to prevent HIV transmission to a surrogate or gestational carrier.
by HIVE Online | May 11, 2016 | In The Media
Three existing initiatives, New York State?s End AIDS NY 2020, Washington State?s End AIDS Washington, and the City of San Francisco?s Getting to Zero SF, gathered in conversation to discuss similarities and differences in their approaches as well as spark dialogue with other jurisdictions contemplating their own initiatives. Here is some of what was discovered.
