15 JULY 2025 (London, UNITED KINGDOM) – Naz is proud to launch the third annual Zero HIV Stigma Day on July 21, 2025, under the theme “Awareness to Action: Our Path to 2030.” With just five years left to reach the global goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030, this year’s campaign calls on governments, international organisations, advocates, and communities to translate awareness into bold, equitable action, centring the dignity, rights, and voices of people living with

From November 2024 – May 2025, Naz partnered with UCL’s Community Research Initiative and worked with a group of students to explore sexual health and mental health challenges in their university context. ​ This programme falls under Naz’s youth work stream, Project NextGen, and centres young people in discussions on sexual health and mental health to explore challenges and areas for improvement in their university context. Students took part in three sessions to brainstorm i

30 SEPTEMBER 2024 - We are disappointed by NICE’s draft decision not to recommend Cabotegravir long-acting (CAB-LA), an injectable PrEP option that could help increase PrEP uptake among women, Black African communities, and #marginalised communities. “CAB-LA has the potential to significantly benefit other groups, including women, homeless people, the prison population, transgender and gender diverse individuals, and others currently underserved by existing prevention optio

21 JULY 2024 - For 2024's Zero HIV Stigma Day campaign, Naz co-authored a children's book about the life and accomplishments of Prudence Mabele with a dedication from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima. ​ This inspiring story aims to education young minds about HIV activism, the fight against stigma, and the importance of equal access to treatment. HIV stigma is a human rights and social justice issue. By fostering awareness rooted in facts, we can empower the next g

NAZ joins over 20 HIV and sexual health charities to call on the next Government to make history by seizing the chance to end the HIV epidemic in the UK — and become the first country to do so. ​ With just five years left to deliver the UK’s commitment to end new HIV cases by 2030, One Parliament Left, a manifesto launched today by Naz, Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust and our partners, sets out the urgent actions Parliament must take to achieve this historic goal.

APRIL 29, 2024 — THE joint National AIDS Trust and One Voice Network report “Unheard Voices: Understanding the landscape of London HIV commissioning and community involvement of Black African and Caribbean communities” is out now. NAZ is proud to be a member of the One Voice Network and a contributor to this report, a report that underlines the need and advantage of using co-production in service development and commissioning practices. Black African and Caribbean communiti

5 FEBRUARY 2024 - National HIV Testing Week is an annual campaign that aims to promote HIV testing, raise awareness about HIV, and reduce the stigma surrounding the virus. ​ National HIV Testing Week is an important initiative that focuses on increasing HIV awareness and testing rates across the United Kingdom. It encourages people to get tested for HIV, especially those who may be at higher risk of infection. The campaign aims to normalise HIV testing, promote early diagnos

Parminder Sekhon, CEO of NAZ pays tribute to the legendary poet and writer who died on 7 December 2023. ​ Benjamin Zephaniah wasn't just a poet, activist, and literary figure – he was a force of nature. His voice, booming with righteous anger and infectious joy, resonated across continents, challenging injustices and igniting hope. Though his passing at 65 leaves a void, his legacy burns bright.Benjamin was more than words on a page. He tore poetry from its confines, weaving

21st July has been chosen as Global Zero HIV Stigma Awareness Day to honour Prudence Mabele (21 July 1971-10 July 2017), the first Black South African woman to publicly share her HIV status. 21 JULY 2021 21st July has been chosen as Global Zero HIV Stigma Awareness Day to honour Prudence Mabele (21 July 1971-10 July 2017), the first Black South African woman to publicly share her HIV status. ​ Global Zero HIV Stigma Awareness Day spearheads a global movement, uniting people,