Stigma regrettably follows many diseases – and since COVID-19 is no different – it’s important that people create more inclusive communities by taking the necessary steps to negate harmful attitudes …
Deafening Silence Speaks Loudly for Victims
AIDS remains a crisis worldwide, but in a country with 7.7 million people living with HIV, South Africa’s epidemic is made even worse by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)—an unfortunate component …
2019 Rings In 50 Years of Pride Around the Globe
In addition to colorful parties and parades, Pride around the world serves to bring awareness to the fight for equal rights, access to lifesaving HIV medicines and services, and an end …
Symbolic Silence Puts Spotlight on Gender Violence
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa recently teamed up with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) to host a Silent Protest to represent the silence that surrounds sexual violence and highlights …
UN Secretary-General Must Act as Leadership Crisis Consumes UNAIDS
Women activists confront UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé in South Africa saying under his leadership, UNAIDS cannot repair its reputation and fight a disease that disproportionately affects women; Apologies Are …
#Girlpower shines on the International Day of the Girl Child
Girls and young women are the future of tomorrow. Despite the incalculable obstacles they often face in daily life, such as discrimination, abuse and discouragement from pursuing their dreams, many …
“Hear us, or get out of the way!” – survivors #breakthesilence in South Africa
Here is a selection of powerful photos from the #BreaktheSilence on Sex Crimes protests in South Africa – we invite you to view more photos on our Flickr page. Watch the highlight …
AHF Remembers a Courageous Advocate from South Africa
South Africa and the entire HIV/AIDS community lost a dear friend, steadfast leader and advocate with the recent passing of Prudence Mabele. Since discovering her HIV positive status in 1991, …
Video: Sex Workers and Transgender People of Cape Town Celebrate Clinic Opening
Click here to view a touching video recap of the opening ceremony. Click here to view photos. Cym van Dyke will never see the clinic that now bears her name in …
Fighters and Survivors Speak Out: Girl Empowerment Sparks an Emotional Conversation
Attendees were so keen to participate in the “Keeping the Promise to Empower Girls” panel at the South Africa AIDS Conference, they left standing room only. The outpouring of enthusiasm …
