“Silence is not an option. Let’s break down the walls of fear and prejudice that prevent people from getting friendly and effective medical care and support. Don’t be silent: stand up and speak out when people are treated unfairly.”

Vera Brezhneva UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

“Discrimination is the main obstacle for millions of people to access the life-saving services essential to end the AIDS epidemic. Access to health-care services is everyone’s right—now let’s ensure they don't have to overcome the barrier of discrimination.”

Vinay P. Saldanha, UNAIDS Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

“As someone living with HIV, I am accessing HIV treatment, and I have reached an undetectable viral load. This is such a relief to know that I cannot transmit HIV to my wife.”

Andrey Skvortsov Patients Control nongovernmental organization

“The science is clear that HIV treatment is prevention and we can end the AIDS epidemic. But we need to do much more to ensure that people with special needs do not face the barrier of discrimination. This begins in my family with my beloved husband, who lives openly with HIV.”

Tatiana Vinogradova Deputy Head, Saint Petersburg City AIDS Centre