Name: How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV
Uploaded: 2022-12-01T15:38:32Z
Duration: 10 min 30 s
Description: After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission to demystify and redefine what it means to live with HIV -- and shares how each of us can normalize conversations around all vilified conditions.

After his HIV diagnosis, former pro rugby player Gareth Thomas set out on a mission to tackle the stigma and shame that prevent people from getting the testing and care they need. In this empowering talk, Thomas shares his mission to demystify and redefine what it means to live with HIV -- and shares how each of us can normalize conversations around all vilified conditions.

Gareth Thomas: How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV

How to tackle the stigma of living with HIV

Former pro rugby player, stigma challenger

Shattering HIV stigma, Gareth Thomas transforms his diagnosis into a platform for advocacy, educating on the virus's realities.

Challenging misconceptions, Thomas emphasizes HIV's non-discriminatory nature and the critical role of testing in stigma reduction.

Modern HIV treatments prevent progression to AIDS, enabling undetectable levels that halt transmission, fostering normal lives.