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World AIDS Day: Third annual 'International HIV Kiss-In' takes place on United States-Mexico border

World AIDS Day: Third annual 'International HIV Kiss-In' takes place on United States-Mexico border

On the eve of World AIDS Day, MPact Global, the international organisation advancing queer health and human rights, staged a demonstration at Friendship Park, a historic meeting point on the United States–Mexico border.

Majority of English schools taking "active steps" to be LGBTQ+ inclusive

Majority of English schools taking "active steps" to be LGBTQ+ inclusive

The majority of English primary and secondary schools are taking “active steps” to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, according to new research from Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity. Fifty-five per-cent of more than 9,000 teachers surveyed across England said they “agree” or “strongly agree” that their school

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Living Beyond the Prognosis: Tony's HIV Journey

Defying the Odds When Tony was diagnosed with HIV in 1991, his consultant told him he had three to five years to live. He didn’t expect to see his 30th birthday - yet today, at 62, he’s thriving in Brighton and giving back to the community. His story

David's Story: “We Never Expected to Be Here”

David's Story: “We Never Expected to Be Here”

When David tested positive for HIV in 1996, his doctor told him not to expect to see the new millennium. Today, at 81, he’s living proof of resilience and progress. His story spans fear, love, activism, and hope—a reminder of what survival means when so many others didn’t make it.

Rising Swiss tennis player Mika Brunold comes out as gay

Rising Swiss tennis player Mika Brunold comes out as gay

Swiss tennis player Mika Brunold has publicly come out as gay, making him only the second active male player on the ATP Tour to do so. The 21-year-old rising star shared the news in an Instagram post on Saturday, saying he was “proud of who I am today”. Brunold, currently

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"We Never Expected to Be Here." Jim's story

When Jim was diagnosed with HIV in 1991 doctors told him he’d likely have two years. Today, he’s collecting his state pension. His story spans fear, anger, resilience, and activism, reminding us why World AIDS Day is both a memorial and a celebration.

World AIDS Day graphic featuring a red tree with ribbon-shaped leaves on the left and "WORLD AIDS DAY" text with red awareness ribbon on cream background.

We Never Expected to Be Here: Stories of Survival, Loss and Hope

Six voices. Four decades of history. From the fear and stigma of the AIDS crisis to the resilience and activism that shaped today’s treatments, these candid interviews from members of the Lunch Positive community honour those we lost and celebrate those who survived. Follow the series this World AIDS

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