Widespread homophobia hampers prevention efforts at all levels, including individuals denying their risk of infection due to internalized stigma and in the broader culture where anti-gay messages and the lack of support for sensitive and honest HIV prevention messages and programs are the norm. Such barriers have been linked to less successful coping mechanisms (Arend, 2003).

News

Posted 25/10/07:
On October 29th, AED hosted a meeting highlight five projects to counter HIV/AIDS-related stigma and new research in the field. Videos of these presentations and expert panel discussions are available under the "In their own words" section of the web site. 

Posted 01/08/07:
On August 1, 2007, AED funded five organizations to combat HIV/AIDS-related stigma. Click on “Grantees” to read more about the projects.