Prudence Nobantu Mabele (July 21, 1971 – July 21, 2017) was the first woman in South Africa to disclose her HIV status. She was a fierce activist who advocated for the rights of women and children living with HIV, and against gender-based violence.

She was diagnosed with HIV in 1990 and went public with her status in 1992.

Prudence set a precedent for all people living with HIV to discuss their status with loved ones without shame, to seek treatment and care, and to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

HIV stigma is a social justice, human rights, and public health issue.

HIV stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and discrimination that people living with and affected by HIV may experience due to their status.

HIV stigma involves the devaluation and labeling of individuals based on certain attributes, leading to social exclusion or marginalization, which can negatively impact health outcomes for people living with HIV.

HIV stigma involves social disapproval, prejudice, and stereotypes associated with HIV, and disproportionately affects marginalized communities and their access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

HIV stigma influences people’s perceptions and beliefs, which leads to discrimination (tangible actions that results in unequal treatment or denial of rights).

HIV stigma has a detrimental impact on individuals and communities affected by HIV reinforces social injustices and jeopardizes efforts to end the HIV epidemic.

HIV stigma is a social justice, human rights, and public health issue.

HIV stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and discrimination that people living with and affected by HIV may experience due to their status.

HIV stigma involves the devaluation and labeling of individuals based on certain attributes, leading to social exclusion or marginalization, which can negatively impact health outcomes for people living with HIV.

HIV stigma involves social disapproval, prejudice, and stereotypes associated with HIV, and disproportionately affects marginalized communities and their access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care.

HIV stigma influences people’s perceptions and beliefs, which leads to discrimination (tangible actions that results in unequal treatment or denial of rights).

HIV stigma has a detrimental impact on individuals and communities affected by HIV reinforces social injustices and jeopardizes efforts to end the HIV epidemic.