Medicalizing millions of people with an identity of ‘patients’ strips people of their autonomy, humanity, & leads to stigma. It’s the foundation of AIDS activism #DenverPrinciples

"Many advocacy populations have used the Denver Principles as a blueprint, which is evidence of the need for patient advocacy in multiple spaces." Read more: adapadvocacyassociation.blog… #HIV #DenverPrinciples #Advocacy

@floriako taking the room back to the beginning of HIV activism when the call was to save people life’s, the days of #DenverPrinciples and TAC marching the streets to demand ARVs for everyone living with HIV. #FastTrackCities2024 #CommunitiesFirst #LeadWithCommunities @SboNkosiZA

Describing people through labels or diagnoses diminishes their value as unique individuals, whereas people-first language respects and honours their individuality. #WeArePositive #ChildrenOfKrishnagiri #CoK #TheHIVTalkWithCoK #ChildrenWithHIV #DenverPrinciples #PeopleWithHIV

40 years ago, the #DenverPrinciples ignited a movement empowering people living with HIV. It championed their right to be decision-makers, not victims. Read what leading HIV activists have to say about the impact and the new challenges ahead: bit.ly/3NMgo6f

In 1983, 11 men living with #HIV went to a conference in the US. They rushed the stage and read a set of recommendations that would become known as the #DenverPrinciples. @mimilewissabin reflects on the Principles' impact on health and patient rights: hubs.li/Q01W4qY00

The #DenverPrinciples sparked self-empowerment and meaningful involvement in decision-making for people living with HIV. 40 years on, read what leading HIV activists have to say about their impact and the new challenges ahead. Read the story: bit.ly/3NMgo6f

On @NYCPride, it's important to raise awareness about the #DenverPrinciples- one of the most significant docs in the history of medicine & healthcare rights. #HIV #AIDS #VIH @RichBNYC @SeanStrub @UNAIDS @EGPAF @GMHC @actupny @NYCPride @TheLancet @IAS thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Looking toward the future, we must face the realities of aging. Guided by the #DenverPrinciples drafted 40 years ago, JSI is committed to safeguarding the lives of ALL people living with HIV. @HealthHIV, @NASTAD, @SageUSA, @AIDSChicago, @ANACnurses, @NACCHOalerts, @ribbon3HIV

Nothing for us, without us Last night we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the #DenverPrinciples which catalyzed the patients-rights movement in the fight against #HIV.

As important today as they were then. #DenverPrinciples

#HIVawarness #DenverPrinciples #prejudice Seems like we have learning and advancing giant step towards, prevention, treatment and awareness of HIV. We have been witnessing how a deadly infection is now just another infection with the possibility of a life with no trace of the virus. The stop needs to be done in the way as a society continue labeling people. How we can not understand all we are an important part of the world. In June 12, 1983, 40 years ago The #TheDenverPrinciples were published by the Advisory Committee of The People Living with AIDS claiming for respect and inclusion. All we need to make a stop, read this brief document and acknowledge, what we can do better because believer or not, we can and should

📢 GNP is excited to unveil our new strategic plan 2023-2026 "For Our Health And Rights". Built upon a rich history and extensive experience. Read our full statement & new Strategic Plan 🔗 bit.ly/3qCR3mg #GNPStrategicPlan #DenverPrinciples #GIPAPrinciples

Last I checked, the #DenverPrinciples came out in the early 80s. A rallying cry from the #HIV community for respectful terminology & meaningful community inclusion. And guess what? The field of research wasn’t DERAILED ONE BIT by adopting these critical changes. /3

@KylanMorris1 @alsadvocacy @michaeliamals @PaustDeb @bsw5020 felt a nudge today from @sandymorris333 while driving downtown.This flag caught my eye & had to pull over to grab a pic.The #MorrisALSPrinciples empowering the ALS community got its start from the #DenverPrinciples.

As people living with HIV and allies, we know how important it is to support the leadership of people directly affected by a health challenge. #MeaningfulInvolvement #DenverPrinciples patientresearchcovid19.com/o…

In June 1983, the #DenverPrinciples was launched by the HIV/AIDS community outlining the rights of PLWH and the responsibilities of HCPs. They made a positive difference. We proudly support #TheMorrisALSPrinciples and share a vision of a better future for #ALS. #drugsinbodies

What are the #DenverPrinciples? As 'act of rebellion' which reshaped how the voice of people living with HIV are represented, treated and heard! poz.com/blog/how-the-denver-… Image: AIDS activists unfurl a banner at a gay and lesbian health conference in Denver. @MichaelPetrelis

#RT @positivelifensw: RT @MichaelPetrelis: No publicly identified person living w/ #HIV listed as keynoter at @amfAR's Cure #AIDS Summit in #SanFrancisco. Violates the #DenverPrinciples demanding #poz participation at confabs. @pozmagazine @outmagazine @…

No publicly identified person living w/ #HIV listed as keynoter at @amfAR's Cure #AIDS Summit in #SanFrancisco. Violates the #DenverPrinciples demanding #poz participation at confabs. @pozmagazine @outmagazine @TheAdvocateMag @tlrd @Queerty @SeanStrub @eBARnews @LosAngelesBlade