PrEP awareness week

Submitted on Oct 31, 2024 by HIVstigmafighter

Did you know that 21-27 October is PrEP awareness week? We all know that PrEP is an important way to prevent HIV, but did you know that PrEP is for all ages? Whether you're younger or older, single or partnered, career-focused or retired, exploring your sexuality, or simply enjoying sexual pleasure – PrEP is for people of all ages and in all phases of life experiences.

Already since 2018 I have been raising awareness on PrEP and advocating for PrEP access as a way to fight HIV. So, let's celebrate and look back at how I have been able to contribute to improving PrEP access.

Together with BAWA (Burundian Association for Women in Action), we develop and provide PrEP training to vulnerable young women in Burundi.

Eliane and another person in a PrEPNu picture.

Community work is important for me. Therefore, as a PrEP Volunteer I support important grassroots organisations such as Sensoa and PrEPNu to amplify their message on PrEP access.

Eliane with a microphone with two other people on a stage.

At the global stage I am not afraid to speak out as an HIV activist and advocate for PrEP access. Here I am at the European AIDS conference to speak out on PrEP diversity.

Eliane performing as Erik the Dragking as part of her HIV dragtivism..

My passion as an artist allows me to reach young people of the queer communitry through my HIV dragtivism. Here you see me on stage at Superball 2024, the biggest dragball of Europe.

Lastly, as a connector I make sure that grassroots organisation such as SHARE Korea are being heard at the global stage and can connect to other HIV community actors and share experiences on PrEP access.

There are so many ways you can contribute to beating HIV in your local community! It is important to keep empowering local communities with knowledge on preventive approaches such as PrEP.

PrEP truly redefines what it means to take ownership of your health. So this week my message is simple – PrEP diversity stands for ensuring that we increase the right to PrEP access for everyone that needs it, no matter what season of life you're in.

PrEP is essential to end the HIV epidemic. I am proudly contributing to PrEP diversity in my different roles. What have you done to ensure PrEP access in your community?

Peace,
Eliane