The Sex Talk Arabic Launches Comprehensive HIV Guide for Arabic-Speaking Communities

In a groundbreaking initiative, The Sex Talk Arabic has published a comprehensive guide on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), tailored specifically for Arabic-speaking communities.  The Sex Talk Arabic is an intersectional feminist platform tackling issues of sexual violence in Arabic-speaking societies, launched in 2018. In a bid to provide more inclusive and accessible content, this guide aims to break the stigma surrounding HIV and provide accessible information that reflects the lived experiences of individuals affected by the virus. Bridging the Information Gap HIV is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases.  The virus spreads by contact with certain bodily fluids of a person with HIV, most commonly during unprotected sex, or through sharing injection drug equipment. Fatma Ibrahim, Executive Director of The Sex Talk Arabic, emphasized to Egyptian Streets the critical need for reliable information in Arabic: “There is still widespread misinformation and misconceptions about STDs in Arabic-speaking societies, particularly in relation to HIV, which contributes to the increase in stigma around the topic.”  The initiative seeks to fill a significant gap in educational resources, addressing the…

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