Human First is a short film focused on six remarkable humans and their lived experience with HIV stigma, who also speak to the resilient and innovative nature of affected communities across six Fast-Track Cities. These stories reflect the real world impact of HIV stigma on communities living with and affected by HIV stigma and the groundbreaking work being done to reduce HIV-related stigma across the Fast-Track Cities Network.
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY IAPAC AND Fast-Track Cities Institute
“Given persistent levels of HIV stigma experienced in health and other settings, IAPAC and partners launched a new global awareness day focused on ending HIV stigma in all its forms. We can only succeed in our efforts to end the global HIV pandemic if we end the gross violation of human rights that stigma represents for people living with and affected by HIV.”
“Given persistent levels of HIV stigma experienced in health and other settings, IAPAC and partners launched a new global awareness day focused on ending HIV stigma in all its forms. We can only succeed in our efforts to end the global HIV pandemic if we end the gross violation of human rights that stigma represents for people living with and affected by HIV.”
— José M. Zuniga, PHD, MPH
President/ CEO
International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
“I believe it is time for those of us living with HIV to come together and remember that before we are people living with HIV, we are Human First.”
“I believe it is time for those of us living with HIV to come together and remember that before we are people living with HIV, we are Human First.”
— Kalvin Pugh
Senior Advisor on Community Engagement
International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
“We’ve seen huge advances in HIV treatment and care over the last 40 years, but what hasn’t changed is the impact of HIV stigma. We know that when people living with HIV experience stigma it creates barriers to accessing care. If we want to end the epidemic by 2030, we must do more, that’s why we’re pleased to partner with IAPAC on Zero HIV Stigma Day to raise awareness and challenge the misconceptions that still exist. By doing this, we can enable better health outcomes for those living with HIV and those who could benefit from prevention.”
“We’ve seen huge advances in HIV treatment and care over the last 40 years, but what hasn’t changed is the impact of HIV stigma. We know that when people living with HIV experience stigma it creates barriers to accessing care. If we want to end the epidemic by 2030, we must do more, that’s why we’re pleased to partner with IAPAC on Zero HIV Stigma Day to raise awareness and challenge the misconceptions that still exist. By doing this, we can enable better health outcomes for those living with HIV and those who could benefit from prevention.”
— Harmony P. Garges
Chief Medical Officer, ViiV Healthcare