#TransMenAreMen #TransWomenAreWomen #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Short BHIVA statement following UK Supreme Court ruling on legal definition of a woman Upholding the rights of women does not need to erode the rights of our trans peers as we all face many intersecting issues, often stemming from the same misogynistic and anti trans groups.

Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. BHIVA stands with trans people and will continue to do so while the practical implications of the Supreme Court ruling are debated. Stronger together.

Twice-yearly injections to reduce risk of #HIV transmission are to be offered to women in areas of England as part of a study "Injectable PrEP technologies have the potential to transform HIV prevention efforts in the UK and wider world" -Dr Steve Taylor bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial 'Cover Up Quilts' are on display at #BHIVA25. Come & meet the Project Lead, Garry Jones and see several quilts made by people living with #HIV. This project was part funded by the BHIVA Laura Waters Community Fund.

Ben Cromarty of UK-CAB makes a community call-out for engagement with guideline writing especially the non-technical summaries #BHIVA25

Our Comms Manager Tom was so proud to see his 'Cover-Up Quilt' on display at the BHIVA #BHIVA conference in Brighton. The quilt symbolises the start of his and Jimmy's relationship when we kissed at the UK AIDS Quilt showing at St Paul's Cathedral in 2016. ♥️

We’re at the Houses Of Parliament today for the National AIDS Trust’s #HIVOutcomes report launch. Voluntary & charitable orgs are the backbone of HIV support, education & outreach today. Current levels of funding for vital work is unacceptable and unsustainable APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health

It’s time to end the “postcode lottery” when it comes to #HIV testing, treatment, care and support. Today’s #HIVOutcomes report by National AIDS Trust clearly shows that more and sustained funding for the HIV voluntary sector is sorely needed. APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health

.Angelina Namiba talking about the essential impact of Peer Support and Volunteering in her #HIV journey. “I will never forget what my friend did for me - they enabled me to come to terms with my diagnosis”. National AIDS Trust #HIVOutcomes

James Cole, of National AIDS Trust, talks about the recommendations set out in the #HIVOutcomes report.

England is to be the first country in the world to roll out the #gonorrhoea vaccine as rates of the bacterial sexually transmitted infection soar. Find out more and read Dr Naomi Sutton's thoughts on the impact the #vaccine could have. beyondpositive.org/2025/05/28/gon…

There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children Please find more information here: nhs.uk/medicines/para…