As part of GCN & HIV Ireland’s LIVING exhibition, we spoke to the faces behind the portraits – meet Jimmy.
“Since 1997, I worked as an activist. I think it’s very important to highlight that stigma is still out there.
“I was undergoing an operation there in February and I was still asked … the consultant actually asked me am I safe. That’s why I do things like this, you know? To highlight that, well, people have a misconception of people living with HIV.
“Stand up for yourself. Or stand up for others who can’t stand up for themselves. Make a difference.”
You can find out more about this unique portrayal of people LIVING with HIV in Ireland in GCN’s December issue 369.
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