A quick message from my desk:
When given the opportunity to talk about any topic to present on, my mind was set to take on the gender exclusion for infected women of HIV/AIDS. I will admit that I did second guess myself a few times because I wanted to retell this story alongside my analysis the best of my abilities. This topic was more of an interest but a way to dedicate two relatives who were infected with HIV and died from the complications of AIDS.
Both strong women who stayed vocal until their last breath, this was my way of saying thank you for educating and being vocal for a community that forgot about you. This is to the Ellas and Khalias.
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