#MyStoryOutLoud | a project of Advocates for Youth

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27 November, 2018

To continue its mission of championing ALL young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, Advocates for Youth is launching ECHO (Engaging Communities around HIV Organizing), a first-of-its kind council of youth activists living with HIV who are actively organizing online and in their communities.

Council members are participating in in-person and digital actions across the country this week to raise awareness and mobilize people to support youth living with HIV. Each day, the campaign will highlight a different theme and integral issue.

For tips and information on how you can help to end HIV stigma, text YouthHIV to 877877

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26 November, 2018

Happy Halloween! There’s a lot to be scared about, but nothing spookier than #HIVStigma. 🎃💀👻 #EndStigma #happyhalloween2018🎃👻

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31 October, 2018

Today we recognize National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV in Latinx communities in the United States, Puerto Rico and territories.

When LGBTQ Latinx youth are shamed or denied care, they seek out other providers or stop pursuing care. Healthcare providers can adopt LGBTQ inclusive trainings, policies, and practices so youth obtain welcoming care.

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15 October, 2018

‪”I am a proud black gay man. At age 16 I decided to embrace my sexuality. I let the world know I was a man who was attracted to other men; I chose to no longer hide or fight who I truly am.‬” — Darriyhan, Atlanta

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11 October, 2018

On March 22nd, Erick hosted a webinar on PrEP 101 to talk about how it prevents the transmission of HIV, how to access it and it’s importance for young people, especially for him.

“I was hospitalized when I was 16 for syphilis. After my experience in the hospital, I vowed to myself that I would not let a 16 year old or anyone go without knowing about STIs or HIV prevention because I didn’t want them to be in the same predicament I was in. Luckily, syphilis is curable but at the same time, I didn’t know about it, my mom didn’t know about it.

For more information about PrEP visit https://prepisforyouth.org/

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23 March, 2018

“[To] any positive girl or woman in the world, I would say own whatever experience you’re having. You hold space too, you are important too. No one else can write this outline of your life better than you.“

For more stories, visit mystoryoutloud.org

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10 March, 2018

[To] any positive girl or woman in the world, I would say own whatever experience you’re having. You hold space too, you are important too. No one else can write this outline of your life better than you.

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Tiffany, Florida

Message to all women and girls living with HIV for National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

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10 March, 2018

YouthResource activists share the articles of the NYHAAD Bill of Rights and what they mean to us and our peers.

It is important to remember the voices and experiences of young people in the HIV movement and our right to education, access to medically accurate and culturally responsive health services, and to live free of oppression and stigma.

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1 December, 2017

Jorian Rivera, YouthResource activist, shares the story of his diagnosis and the support he received from his father.

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28 June, 2017