Living with HIV
“Even in darkness there is so much hope”
For Richard and his brother, being a part of the LGBTQ+ community whilst growing up in Singapore was difficult. Despite its glitz and glamour, Singapore is a deeply conservative city that “criminalises queerness and HIV status,” said Richard.
Listen to Richard’s story to hear about the challenges of sexual violence and living with HIV.
*Names in this story have been changed to protect people's identities.
Untold Stories is an initiative coordinated by the °IJʹ Health Promotion Unit (HPU). The HPU team thank all the °IJʹ students and staff who have given us permission to share their stories.
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