LeaSuwanna
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LeaSuwanna
@leasuwanna.bsky.social
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Delighted to be at HSBC to deliver the first @thtorguk.bsky.social Positive Voices World AIDS Day talk of 2024.

Our speakers will be sharing HIV awareness info and personal stories at over 50 talks for World AIDS Day

Thanks to all at HSBC for having us & for doing the Red Run!

bit.ly/THTPV
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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The programme for the Soho vigil for #TransDayOfRemembrance.
Huge thanks/praise due to Not A Phase for putting on the event (would love somewhere/time warmer next year) and to all the speakers.
November 21, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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Last night I stood among 100s of others in the freezing cold of Soho Square to remember those lives lost as a result of transphobia.
We heard stories filled with anger, grief and loss but what I carried away with me most of all was the love.
These deaths must end.
💜
#TransDayOfRemembrance
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 AM
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Delighted to be in the Houses of Parliament at the @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social
Ending Health Inequalities for Black Communities Living with HIV event. Proud our researchers Dr Vanessa Apea & Rebecca Mbewe are on the panel with @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social Juddy Otti &
Oluwakemi Agunbiade
November 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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Brilliant panel setting out the issues and what needs to change to make the difference.
November 21, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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Delighted to be hosting with @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social and @appghiv.bsky.social our event “tackling health inequalities in Black communities living with #HIV” at Westminster today!

An important conversation that we aim to convert to commitment and action. #UnheardVoices
November 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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Team SHARE at the @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social Unheard Voices project launch!

@drjand.bsky.social Rebecca Mbewe, Vanessa Apea @drrageshri.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Want to help improve future sexual health services in the UK?

Take part in one of our upcoming focus groups.

If you take part in a focus group, you will get a £50 e-voucher as a huge thank you!

To take part go to thelovetank.info/shresearch
November 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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The First Minister of #Scotland @johnswinney.bsky.social and other members of the Scottish Parliament have joined leading #HIV charities today to mark #WorldAIDSDay.

Together, we reflected on those we’ve lost, challenged stigma, and renewed our commitment to zero new HIV transmissions by 2030.
November 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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Don’t miss out! 🗓️

Register online for the #BHIVA conference by midday tomorrow, 22 Nov 2024. ⏰

After that, on-site registration only.

Join us to explore research, innovation & care for people living with HIV in the UK.

🔗 www.bhiva.org/AutumnConfer...

#HIVSky #IDsky #GUMsky #HIV
November 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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We’re delighted to be hosting a Parliamentary event with
@onevoicenetwork.bsky.social to explore the themes of our joint #UnheardVoices project.

We have so many great speakers, discussing ways to end health inequalities for Black communities living with HIV.

Thank you to @appghiv.bsky.social.
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Great to be at today’s discussion at Westminster about ending health inequalities for Black Communities with @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social
Big thanks to @appghiv.bsky.social for hosting and bringing us together on this crucially important issue
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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20 November is Trans Day of Remembrance.

We remember all trans people we’ve lost to violence over the last year.

These are difficult times for the whole community. Hold your trans loved ones close today and show your solidarity. 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️

#trans
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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As inaccessible as medical care can be in the United States, I am so happy to see all of these do it yourself, over-the-counter tests. People shouldn’t have to pay for a doctor’s office visit the same amount as a car payment to be told they have an illness.
As someone diagnosed with #HIV back in 2011, when tests were only done in-clinic (and slow), can I just say how INCREDIBLE it is to see affordable 15-min HIV tests on supermarket shelves?

We’ve come so far in just a few years - now to tackle #stigma and outdated perceptions!

#HIVSky #IDSky
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 AM
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Today co chair David Mundell MP asked the Secretary of State about the importance of HIV Opt Out Testing in A&E departments.

Watch it here.

@nationalaidstrust.bsky.social @thtorguk.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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Our study suggests that community pharmacies could be a game-changer for #PrEP access in the UK, helping reduce stigma & improve #equity.

However, challenges like knowledge gaps & staff capacity need to be addressed for successful implementation.
#STIsky #HIVsky #GUMsky #SexualHealth 🛟
November 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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Hi everyone! Let me introduce myself. I’m a passionate advocate for #publichealth, #equity & impact. My public health work has spanned decades - from tackling #HIV/AIDS to leading London's response to COVID-19.

I'll be sharing insights on wellbeing, disease trends & building healthier communities.
November 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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Goodreads is owned by Jeff Bezos. A better alternative is StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform. And before y’all start, you can transfer all your Goodreads data to Storygraph so you literally have no excuse.
November 16, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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Only 2 weeks until #WorldAIDSDay 2024!

How will you help end HIV stigma?

Order 100 free red ribbons and a fundraising pack to get started or reach out to us! Fundraise at school, at university, in your workplace or in your community to raise awareness.

www.worldaidsday.org/order
November 17, 2024 at 11:38 AM