Laws that treat people living with HIV or those at greatest risk with respect start with the way that we treat them ourselves: as equals. If we are going to stop the spread of HIV in our lifetime, then that is the change we need to spread.
Interpretation
We must treat individuals living with HIV as equals to create effective laws and inspire change in society.
In this quote, Shereen El Feki emphasizes the importance of treating people living with HIV and those at risk with respect and equality. She argues that genuine change in how society approaches HIV starts with the individual mindset and interactions, highlighting that mutual respect and equality are fundamental to stopping the spread of HIV and implementing effective laws.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for HIV awareness during World AIDS Day.
Some countries have good laws, laws which could stem the tide of HIV. The problem is that these laws are flouted. Because stigma gives unofficial license to treat people living with HIV or those at greatest risk unlike other citizens.
We intend to try by every means in our power to seize the country and create a government without bloodshed.
New thoughts and hopes were whirling through my mind, and all the colours of my life were changing.
Unless there's a personal transformation, there can be no social transformation.
There is nothing permanent except change.
We cannot 'fix' the police without a revolution of values and radical change to the basic structure of our society.
While I understand the passions and the anger that arise over the death of Michael Brown, giving into that anger by looting or carrying guns, and even attacking the police, only serves to raise tensions and stir chaos.
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