In the final episode of the series, Susan Cole and Dr Naomi Sutton tackle stigma faced by persons living with HIV (PLWH), the historical narratives of HIV and misinformation still negatively influencing how some clinicians and some of the public perceive HIV, and utilising the power of U=U against stigma and misinformation. Susan shares her own story of being diagnosed and living with HIV.

"One of the most powerful things in terms of dealing with stigma or perceived stigma is actually getting the U=U message out there.""‘Telling’ is definitely better, and I think that it really takes away some of the stigma, because when you talk about disclosing, it’s like a shameful negative thing that you're trying to say."

Susan Cole is an award-winning HIV activist, broadcaster, writer and public speaker, who has advocated for people living with HIV for over two decades. She leads community engagement and broadcasting activities for NAM aidsmap, including producing and hosting aidsmapLIVE. Susan is also a member of the 4M network of Mentor Mothers, and a founding member of the Global HIV Collaborative. She was awarded 'Woman of the Year' at the 2020 NAZ OSCARS.

Follow her on Twitter @susancolehaley.

UK-UNB-2654

Jan 2024

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