IPPF's HIV Blog

Monday, February 14, 2011

I love you. A universal language.

Valentine’s Day is about love, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation or HIV status.

In many countries, laws exist that do not allow people to express love without fear of persecution or violence. Laws that criminalize HIV transmission and exposure, and those that criminalize behaviours and practices associated with HIV transmission, have a profound impact on the lives of people.

Even on Valentine's Day, people living with HIV and people most vulnerable to HIV infection - including women, men who have sex with men, transgender people and sex workers - will experience stigma, discrimination and violence.

Everyone has the right to love – love does not discriminate.

Be conscious this Valentine’s Day.

Criminalize Hate Not HIV is part of a growing campaign to raise awareness about issues relating to the criminalization of HIV transmission. For more information: http://bit.ly/criminalization.

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