The Zero HIV Stigma Day in Brighton & Hove was held on 21st July 2026
Click here for a full write up and pictures of the event
Why Zero HIV Stigma Day matters
International Zero HIV Stigma Day is held on 21 July, the birthday of Prudence Nobantu Mabele (21 July 1971 – 10 July 2017), the first woman in South Africa to publicly disclose her HIV status.
Her courage continues to inspire people around the world to challenge stigma and stand up for dignity, compassion and understanding.
HIV stigma is still a real issue. It can stop people from going for an HIV test, accessing treatment and care, or speaking openly about their experiences. Stigma can also lead to isolation and have a lasting impact on both mental and physical health.
In Brighton & Hove, we are committed to tackling HIV stigma as part of our work as an HIV Fast-Track City. Embed this link HIV in Brighton & Hove
HIV in Brighton & Hove
People living with HIV tell us:
- HIV doesn’t stigmatise – people do
- Stigma hurts more than HIV
- HIV is a health condition, not an identity
These messages are a powerful reminder that ending stigma starts with all of us.
Can you help?
We want Brighton & Hove to be a city where people living with HIV can choose to speak openly about their diagnosis without fear of judgement or rejection.
Help us build that city.
You can make a difference by:
- seeing the person, not the virus
- challenging HIV stigma when you hear or see it
- changing the way you think and talk about HIV
- supporting a kinder, more informed community
Together, we can make Brighton & Hove a place where everyone feels respected, included and supported.
Photos from last year’s event:
Organised and delivered by partners across the city
