Community Spotlight

By Gilead and community partners across the region

The Persons with HIV/AIDS Rights Advocacy Association of Taiwan (PRAA) leads a bold campaign promoting U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) to decriminalize HIV—a critical issue persisting in Taiwan since the 1990s. Join us as we uncover how this campaign challenges stigma and fights for policy change, addressing the root of societal perceptions that shape attitudes toward people living with HIV. Explore the power of U=U in driving real progress and reshaping narratives around HIV.

By Gilead and community partners across the region

To celebrate Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant’s 5th anniversary, we asked six of Asia’s HIV change-makers to share their thoughts on emerging issues in today’s HIV response. Guided by the grant’s three themes of Empower, Engage and Partner, hear diverse opinions on what we can do to overcome the remaining roadblocks in stigma and health equity in Asia to achieve the UNAIDS’ Fast Track 95-95-95 and Zero Discrimination targets, ending the HIV epidemic for everyone, everywhere.

By Yoyo Wu

As an activist and a person living with HIV, Yoyo Wu aspires to the day where people living with HIV can be accepted in society. He shares his motivation, inspirational journey and continued work towards the eradication of HIV stigma and discrimination.

By Dave Kim

Dave Kim is working to change the perception of same sex marriage within the South Korean society. Through LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts and by sharing his inspiring personal, and public, wedding story, he believes he can help people openly talk about marriage equality and rights in his country.

By Rena Janamnuaysook

As the first-born son in a family with Chinese origins, Rena Janamnuaysook grew up with expectations to fulfill, and coming out about her transgender identity was not easy. Learn about Rena, winner of the APCOM Transgender HERO Award, as she shares her journey and work with the transgender community at the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI), Thailand.

By Asia Rainbow Ride

The first annual Asia Rainbow Ride took place on 24 & 25 October this year in celebration of LGBT+ freedom and diversity. The ride for LGBT, straight allies, Taiwanese and foreigners was inspired by a charity bike ride - AIDS Lifecycle in California, and is the first of its kind event in the Asian region. Watch the video to learn what drives this group of founders and friends cycle for love.