Stop HIV Stigma

Let's Stop HIV Together

Looking for content to challenge HIV stigma? We’ve got you covered! This edition of our Let’s Stop HIV Together Social Media Toolkit contains ready-to-go messages for posting on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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Simply click the images in the left column to download. The copy samples in the right column can be used for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram posts. Keep in mind, however, that URLs do not become active links when used in a feed post on Instagram. If you would like to direct Instagram users to an external webpage, you can do so in a story post by using the “link” button.

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The H in HIV stands for human. #HIV can affect anyone regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender, or age. Let’s educate ourselves and one another about the facts and #StopHIVStigma. Learn how: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


Let’s lead with love and not hate. We must #stopHIVstigma together. Learn how to talk about #HIV to avoid stigma: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


Stigma can happen anywhere. It’s time to do our part to #StopHIVStigma. Find ways to speak up against #HIV stigma: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


HIV stigma negatively impacts everyone’s health, regardless of a person’s #HIV status. Take steps to help #StopHIVStigma in your community. Learn how: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


Let’s remember ways you WON’T get HIV⬇️

❌ sitting near someone who has HIV.

❌ eating food prepared by someone who has HIV.

❌ having sex with someone with an undetectable viral load.

Learn more to #StopHIVStigma: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


Stopping #HIV stigma starts with YOU! Be intentional about the words you choose. Get the facts about HIV and educate others: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


Your voice matters! Speak up when you hear untrue or stigmatizing comments to #StopHIVStigma. Learn more: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether/Stigma #StopHIVTogether


PrEP is for anyone who can benefit from it. Talk about #PrEP to #StopHIVStigma. Let’s educate our partners and friends about the effectiveness and benefits of PrEP. #StopHIVTogether


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Brian worked to overcome the stigma and shame he felt about having HIV, so that he could find his path. In this quote, he shares what he would tell his former self when he was diagnosed with HIV and in recovery from injection drug use. We need to do our part to #StopHIVStigma. #StopHIVTogether


Fear perpetuates stigma and stigma can stop the people we love from getting and staying in #HIV care. Support others and #StopHIVStigma. Learn more: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether #StopHIVTogether


We stand with #LGBTQ communities everywhere and against all forms of discrimination. We see you and value your lived experiences because we are all in this TOGETHER! Support others and #StopHIVStigma. Learn more: cdc.gov/StopHIVTogether #StopHIVTogether