Dee Borrego is a 30-year-old woman, who since being diagnosed with HIV at the age of 20 has been on the forefront national HIV/AIDS activism. For Visual AIDS, Borrego has written an essay in which she talks about the anger and frustration she had towards her ex upon learning about her status, and how she has come to learn that HIV Criminalization is wrong for everyone – especially people living with HIV. The essay is part of the Visual AIDS Play Smart program, an honest and straightforward approach to promote dialogue and action around harm reduction, HIV testing, PEP & PrEP, and other contemporary issues such as HIV Criminalization and No Condoms as Evidence. To learn more: Play Smart
Moving from potential complainant to anti-criminalisation advocate
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US: Lawmakers approve bill to reform HIV transmission laws in Maryland
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US: Lawmakers support bill to update HIV transmission charges
North Dakota House votes to repeal ‘discriminatory’ HIV law
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Mexico: Criminalisation of HIV in Tamaulipas has a negative impact on public health
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