The Global Divide on Homosexuality Persists

Despite major changes in laws and norms surrounding the issue of same-sex marriage and the rights of LGBT people around the world, public opinion on the acceptance of homosexuality in society remains sharply divided by country, region and economic development.

UNAIDS Board discusses UNAIDS’ work on COVID-19 and HIV and UNAIDS’ next strategy and its transformative agenda

The 46th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) has concluded in Geneva, Switzerland. The PCB, which met from 23 to 25 June 2020, was held for the very first time as a virtual meeting because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The PCB, chaired by the United States of America, had decided that it would be important to demonstrate that the intergovernmental process can continue to work effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UK: Rugby legend Gareth Thomas bidding to end stigma with Tackle HIV initiative

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One tablet a day is all it takes for Gareth Thomas to know that he cannot transmit HIV in any way, writes Paul Eddison. The treatment is simple, non-invasive and allows the former Wales rugby captain to live a normal, healthy, happy life.

South Africa: HIV Testing, Care and Viral Suppression Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Individuals in Johannesburg, South Africa

Men who have sex with men and transgender individuals (MSM/TG) carry a disproportionately high burden of HIV, including in South Africa. However, there are few empirical population-representative estimates of viral suppression and the HIV care cascade including HIV testing among this population, nor of factors associated with these outcomes.