"We can fight stigma. Enlightened laws and policies are key. But it begins with openness, the courage to speak out. Fortunately, more and more people are finding their voices"

Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Living with the Tiger highlights a number of issues which are important to everyone such as family and belonging. Perhaps the single most important thing that comes out of the film is to do with stigma and how society still rejects those who are infected with HIV.

The consequences can be as severe as the disease itself. People may lose their jobs, homes, friends and social status. They may be given sub-standard health care or at times refused care entirely.

The fear of being stigmatised can prevent people from getting tested, disclosing their status or seeking further information about treatment. Ultimately, this can lead to serious health problems and increase the risk of spreading HIV.

The main causes of stigma are out-dated values linked to immoral behaviour and lack of knowledge about how HIV is transmitted. We hope the film can play a small part in educating and challenging these damaging attitudes by introducing the human face of HIV. With understanding comes acceptance.

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Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS
The TBCA is the largest business coalition on AIDS in the world. It runs a certification programme for businesses in Thailand on the prevention of HIV and non-discrimination policies. Over 13,000 companies covering more than half a million employees have now been certified.

 

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Poz Magazine
A leading source of information for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The printed magazine is now available in an online digital format making it accessible to a global audience. Offering daily news, treatment updates, personal profiles, investigative features, videos, blogs and an extensive online social network.

 

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People Living with HIV Stigma Index
The People Living with HIV Stigma Index provides a tool that will measure and detect changing trends in relation to stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV. It aims to address stigma relating to HIV while also advocating on the key barriers and issues perpetuating stigma - a key obstacle to HIV treatment, prevention, care and support.

 

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AVERT
AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity, based in the UK, working to avert HIV and AIDS worldwide, through education, treatment and care.

 

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amfAR
The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), is an international organisation dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. It's TREAT Asia program includes a pediatrics network to improve treatment and care and extend the lives of HIV-positive children.

 

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HIVTravel.org
A country-by country database of governments that restrict the entry, residence and stay of foreigners who are HIV positive.

 

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OVCSupport.net
A global hub for the exchange of experience, practice and tools on policy and programming about children and HIV.