AN OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE

At the International AIDS Conference, one of the best parts was when Historias Positivas participants had the chance to ‘speak up’ about what it was like to be HIV-positive. Latin America is home to at least two million people living with HIV—the world’s third most infected region, following Asia and Africa. Participants were the finest examples of strength and inspiration as they talked to conference-goers and the media.

Ilián Reyes (in red) captivates a crowd, talking about her work in the project.

Participant Octavio Valente rehearses with cameramen	Participant Margarita Dionisi gives Spanish-language media an earful

Participant Flor Nájera answers questions.



Participant Roberto Marmolejo strikes a pose by his photo.



Participant René Ornelas asks a journalist to provide coverage. (The journalist agrees.)



Participant Alejandro Albino talks with a conference-goer about Historias Positivas.