Category: Be Positive : Living with HIV
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The Waiting Room
The first day and The Waiting Room: Fear, Adherence, and the Universal List The modern clinic is a strange, fluorescent environment where profound human tragedies unfold inside plain spaces. My digital composition, The Waiting Room, directly confronts this clinical reality. The setting is modeled after an NACP clinic, capturing the precise moment a new patient…
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At the Edge of Being
At the Edge of Being: Visualizing Mental Health in Times of Crisis The psychological impact of medical trauma is frequently ignored in favor of treating physical symptoms. In At the Edge of Being, I bring the hidden, dark realities of mental health struggles directly to the forefront. This work confronts the thoughts of despair and…
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Strings of the Status
From Sketch to Screen: Pulling the Metaphorical “Strings of the Status” Art has the unique capacity to evolve over time, much like our own healing journeys. Strings of the Status began its life long ago as a raw, personal ink sketch in a notebook. Years later, I returned to this archival image, transforming it into…
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Launching Ali’s Treatment Trek
For over 15 years, my life has been a journey through shadows and light. I have faced the sterile walls of HIV clinics, the heavy silence of societal stigma in the streets of Multan, and finally, the bright lights of global advocacy stages. But how do I share a 15-year journey with someone who hasn’t…
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Play U=U Shield of Science: A New Interactive Artivism Experience by Ali Raza Khan
As a gay individual living with HIV and a dedicated activist in Pakistan, my work has always sat at the intersection of research, activism, and art. Today, I am proud to announce the latest piece of my digital “Artivism” portfolio: The U=U Shield of Science Game. In a country where HIV stigma is often fueled…
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Why the HERO Awards Are a Lifeline: My Message for APCOM 2025
As we approach the APCOM HERO Awards 2025, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what this platform means—not just for those of us who receive an award, but for our entire community across Asia and the Pacific. Back in 2021, I was humbled to be named the HIV Hero at these prestigious awards. It was a…
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The European Testing Week aims to highlight the importance of early HIV testing and strives for more easily accessible HIV and STI testing services.
The European Testing Week aims to highlight the importance of early HIV testing and strives for more easily accessible HIV and STI testing services. Why should HIV and STI testing be promoted❔ 🩷 Early detection promotes well-being. By enhancing testing, infections can be treated, chains of transmission can be broken, and people’s sexual well-being can…
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Eurooppalaisella testausviikolla halutaan muistuttaa varhaisen hiv-testauksen merkityksestä ja tähdätään helpommin saavutettaviin hiv- ja seksitautitestauspalveluihin
Eurooppalaisella testausviikolla halutaan muistuttaa varhaisen hiv-testauksen merkityksestä ja tähdätään helpommin saavutettaviin hiv- ja seksitautitestauspalveluihin Miksi hiv- ja seksitautitestausta pitäisi edistää❔ 🩷 Varhainen toteaminen edistää hyvinvointia.Testausta tehostamalla saadaan tartunnat hoidettua, tartuntaketjut katkaistua ja edistetään ihmisten seksuaalista hyvinvointia.Hiv ja hepatiitit (B ja C) voivat olla oireettomia pitkään ja hoitamattomina vaurioittaa elimistön toimintoja. Hiviin on olemassa lääkehoito, jonka…
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Communities Delegation Meets ahead of 53rd Global Fund Board Meeting
Held in Geneva I participated in the Communities Delegation preparation meeting as member of the delegation ahead of the 53rd global fund board meeting. The importance of meeting is significance after the pull out of US from major global entities they were funding. This brings the The Global Fund for HIV TB and Malaria programs…
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A Guide for HIV Positive Refugees in Finland
In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread knowledge about sexual rights and sexual health including HIV and other STIs in migrant and refugee communities. Let us present to you our wonderful Health Buddy Ali…
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From Pakistan to Finland – My Journey as a Health Buddy and an HIV-positive Gay Activist
In this year’s blog series, we present the writings of Hivpoint’s Health Buddies 2024 in which they reflect on their own journey in promoting sexual health. Health Buddies spread knowledge about sexual rights and sexual health, including HIV and other STIs, in migrant and refugee communities. Let us present to you our wonderful Health Buddy Ali Raza…
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Ali Raza Khan World AIDS Day 2024 Discussion with APCOM
Recently Asia Pacific Coalition of Men Having Sex with Men or APCOM had asked me for small interview on World AIDS Day 2024. Below is my discussion with them. Brief bio of yourself Ali Raza Khan is a young HIV positive gay activist from Pakistan working for the community since 2015, focused on SRHR, HIV,…
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World AIDS Day WAD 2024 Ali Raza Khan blog on Asia Pacific Coalition of MSM APCOM
Contributor:Ali Raza KhanHIV HERO Award recipient 2021 Ali Raza Khan is a young HIV positive gay activist from Pakistan working for the community since 2015, focused on SRHR, HIV, AIDS prevention and peace. He has worked with multiple local, national and international organizations for the rights of people living with HIV, men having sex with…
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Empowering Communities: Understanding the UNAIDS 30-60-80 Targets in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The fight against HIV/AIDS has seen tremendous progress in recent years. However, achieving the ambitious goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 requires innovative strategies and a focus on empowering the communities most affected by the virus. This is where the UNAIDS 30-60-80 targets come into play. What are the UNAIDS 30-60-80 Targets? The…
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Ali Raza Khan’s Role in the IAS Regional Members’ Meeting: A Voice for Change
As an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, my participation in the International AIDS Society (IAS) Regional Members’ Meeting is more than just a personal commitment. It represents the collective voice of marginalized communities striving for better healthcare and inclusivity. Being a proud member of the IAS since 2019, I have been actively engaged in its…
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United Vision HIV Awareness Session with Ali Raza Khan
Ali Raza Khan, a renowned HIV positive gay activist, will be delivering an online awareness session as part of the HIVPoint.fi Health Buddy 2024 volunteer program. This crucial event is organized in collaboration with UnitedVision.fi and aims to educate and empower individuals about HIV. Join the session on October 17, 2024, at 14:00 (EEST) via…
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Breaking Barriers: An Inclusive Approach to HIV Advocacy and Community Leadership
In the dynamic sphere of global health and human rights, fostering inclusive and comprehensive approaches is paramount. During the last week of October 2024, I had the distinct honor of participating in an online consultation held on 2nd October 2024, orchestrated by the Love Alliance Partnership in collaboration with STOPAIDS, WACI Health, and the Global…
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Ali Raza Khan Advocates for Key Populations at the Communities Delagation to the Global Fund Board’s Lusaka Agenda Discussion
The Communities Delegation to the Board of the Global Fund recently convened to discuss the Lusaka Agenda, a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the involvement and engagement of key populations in the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria. Among the passionate voices at this discussion was Ali Raza Khan, an HIV-positive activist from Pakistan. Ali’s…
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The Impact of Climate Change on People Living with HIV, Men Having Sex with Men and Gay Communities in Pakistan: Insights from the AIDS 2024 Conference
Munich, Germany – At the AIDS 2024 conference, Ali Raza Khan, founder of Pride Pakistan, delivered a compelling speech on the intersection of climate change and its effects on people living with HIV, gay men, and men who have sex with men (MSM). His presentation highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on these vulnerable…
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Monkeypox Vaccination for People Living with HIV: Ali Raza Khan Personal Experience and Guidelines for Community
Monkeypox, a viral illness similar to smallpox, has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). For people living with HIV, understanding the risks and benefits of monkeypox vaccination is crucial. As an HIV-positive gay activist from Pakistan, Ali Raza Khan wants to share personal experience and insights on the importance…