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Sexual Health Blog
Explore SHAPE Europe’s blog for expert insights, community stories, and in-depth perspectives on sexual health advocacy and peer engagement initiatives.
Black Pride Amsterdam: A journey to liberation
Fresh from AIDS 2026 in Rio, I stepped onto the Pride Boat, representing EATG aboard the EMA (European Medicines Agency) float. With pride and urgency, I carried my message of HIV prevention and stigma reduction, delivered with the fervour our community deserves.
Aug 283 min read
Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
Stigma still shapes who tests, who discloses, who gets treated, and for queer people navigating gender nonconformity alongside HIV, it often comes layered. When Eric the Dragking takes the stage, though, it isn't just a performance. It's resistance. Survival. A rewriting of what it means to live with HIV.
Aug 175 min read
Navigating a New Era in HIV Treatment: The European Medication Access and Reimbursement Landscape
To bridge this critical information gap, a comprehensive digital database has emerged. Accessible via https://www.theshape.net/who-europe-hiv-medication-landscape, the WHO Europe HIV Medication Landscape & Access Map provides an interactive, single-screen overview of medication availability and reimbursement policies across 53 European countries.
Jul 242 min read
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