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Randy Davis (he/him)

@accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social

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Randy Davis, The Accidental HIV Activist, is a passionate advocate for HIV awareness. Diagnosed in 2015, he champions #UequalsU through I Can Give U, is a CANFAR Ntl. Ambassador and founder/consultant at InclusHIV Consulting. Follow for HIV advocacy.

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

U=U is settled science. HIV is not sexually transmitted when someone is undetectable. So why does risk still frame the conversation? New blog reflecting on how lingering caution may be limiting U=U’s full impact. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-risk-... #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNOW

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When Risk Lingers After the Science Is Settled

Rethinking how we talk about U=U and why language may be limiting its impact

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Ten years of U=U has transformed lives. Yet implementation still lags behind the science. The IAS Annual Letter 2026 challenges us to rethink leadership and rise to responsibility. Read the full reflection below and share your thoughts. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNOW #IAS #AIDS2026 #RethinkRebuildRise

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Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.

What U=U at Ten Years Is Asking of Us Now

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Undetectable equals Untransmittable was named plainly during Mandy Mango’s Whatcha Packin’ interview with Michelle Visage. Watch from the 3:09 mark youtu.be/JycB4yH0YkU?... #UequalsU #UndetectableEqualsUntransmittable #EndHIVStigma

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

U=U is not the message. It is the work. New blog post on why Undetectable equals Untransmittable must be implemented in everyday care, not just promoted. Read more here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/uu-is-not-... #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVCare

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U=U Is Not the Message. It Is the Work.

What it really takes to implement Undetectable equals Untransmittable

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This symbol represents 10 years of U=U. Forged in tin, it reflects durability and evidence based science. The circular form represents continuity and zero risk. When someone living with HIV is undetectable, there is zero risk of sexual transmission. #UequalsU #UequalsUatTen #ScienceNotStigma

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Grateful for a year shaped by conversation and care. U=U means that when someone living with HIV is on treatment and undetectable, HIV cannot be passed on sexually. Settled science. Shared clearly, it builds trust. And trust is where change begins. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVAdvocacy

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

This year clarified the value of care, context, and restraint. I wrote a reflection on voice, boundaries, U=U, and staying grounded in HIV work. Full post on Substack. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/looking-ba... #HIV #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #StigmaReduction

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Looking Back to Move Forward

What 2025 Taught Me About Voice, Community, and Choosing What Matters

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Canada’s updated PrEP and PEP guideline strengthens our prevention efforts. It centres accessibility, equity, and clear communication, reflecting what communities have needed for years. My new blog explores why this matters. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNOW #HIVPrevention

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What New PrEP and PEP Guidelines Mean for Prevention Efforts in Canada

A clearer path forward for providers, advocates, and everyone working to prevent new HIV diagnoses

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Human Rights Day reminds us that HIV work is grounded in human rights. Everyone deserves accurate information, affirming care and access to tools that protect health. U=U is essential and changes lives. Ending HIV is possible when we lead with people equity and evidence. #HumanRightsDay #UequalsU

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The new report from the @hivlegalnetwork.bsky.social makes it clear that Canada is not on track to meet its HIV commitments. My newest blog looks at what the report calls for and why leadership is needed now. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/the-state-... #UequalsU #HIV #PLHIVLeadersNOW

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The State of HIV in Canada and Why Our Work Demands More Than Words

What a major new national report reveals about progress, inequity, and the urgent need for leadership in prevention, U=U, and human rights

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

New GetaKit findings show that most people choose full HIV serology when both options are available. In Simcoe Muskoka, testing increased from three to thirteen orders a week once full access launched. I explore what this means for equity and prevention in my latest blog. #UequalsU #HIVTesting

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Testing Must Serve People, Not Systems

New GetaKit findings show that real equity means offering real choices and real access to gold standard HIV testing

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The new report on Treatment as Empowerment: Advancing HIV Care with U=U highlights how education drives change. Read my latest blog on building national momentum for U=U: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/building-o... #UequalsU #HIVCare #PLHIVLeadersNow

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Building on Momentum for U=U Education Across Canada

A new report on UBC CPD’s “Treatment as Empowerment” course highlights the power of collaboration, capacity building, and evidence-based education in advancing HIV care

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The HIV response in Canada too often rewards compliance over creativity. Innovation is not disruption. It is how knowledge becomes impact. Read my latest Substack reflection: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/compliance... #UequalsU #KnowledgeMobilization #HIVCommunity #PLHIVLeadersNow

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Compliance Over Creativity: How Canada’s HIV Response Lost Its Imagination

When innovation is treated as disruption instead of progress, we all lose

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

When evidence meets experience, information becomes impact. My latest blog reflects on collaboration, community, and learning opportunities that are shaping the future of HIV and sexual health in Canada. Read here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/where-evid... #UequalsU #HIV #HealthEquity

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

After six years on the Ontario AIDS Network Board, I’m stepping away with gratitude and reflection. Progress continues, but there is more to do to ensure every organization truly lives the values of inclusion and equity. Read the full reflection on my Substack. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

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Closing a Chapter with Gratitude

Six years of service, learning, and community with the Ontario AIDS Network

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Today is Spirit Day, a reminder to wear purple and stand against bullying and stigma. There is no shame in being yourself and no shame about being HIV positive. Visibility and allyship matter every single day. #SpiritDay #UequalsU #NoShame #2SLGBTQIA #EndStigma #PLHIVLeadersNow

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Today we mark World Mental Health Day. Awareness saves lives and breaks stigma. The semicolon reminds us to keep going, our stories aren’t over yet. Each one is a reminder that hope and healing are possible. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #UequalsU #SayZero

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

U=U means zero possibility of sexual transmission. Yet confusion around what “undetectable” means persists. My latest blog calls for shifting the focus to Untransmittable to strengthen understanding and end stigma. Read here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/reframing-... #UequalsU #SayZero

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Reframing the Conversation: Why Untransmittable Deserves the Spotlight in U=U

Shifting the focus from undetectable numbers to untransmittable lives could be the key to truly embedding U=U in public understanding.

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

If you’re talking about HIV and not including U=U, you’re doing it wrong. U=U is the truth that ends stigma and defines the HIV response today. Treatment keeps us alive and prevents HIV. Anything less leaves the story incomplete. #UequalsU #SayZero #HonestConversation #PLHIVLeadersNow

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If You’re Talking About HIV and Not Including U=U, You’re Doing It Wrong

Why U=U must remain at the heart of the global HIV response

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

A Canadian study I contributed to highlights both progress and gaps in U=U awareness and impact. In my new blog, I reflect on the findings and how U=U University helps close those gaps by equipping providers and communities to share the message with confidence. #UequalsU #SayZero

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U=U in Canada: What We Learned from the Stigma Index Study

Findings from a national study on awareness, acceptance, and the impact of U=U among people living with HIV

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Headlines saying CRISPR ends HIV permanently are misleading. Trials show promise but HIV still returns when treatment stops. Hope is real, but evidence matters. I unpack this in my new Substack. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/can-crispr... #HIV #UequalsU #ScienceNotStigma #PLHIVLeadersNow

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Can CRISPR Cure HIV? Separating Headlines from Evidence

Why hope is real but the science does not yet support the claim of a permanent cure

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The UN is considering sunsetting UNAIDS in 2026. This would weaken accountability and put the communities most impacted by HIV at risk. My new blog explores why @unaids.org must not be sunset. #UequalsU #UNAIDS #EndAIDS #HIVEquity #GlobalHealth #HIVJustice #PLHIVLeadersNow

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UNAIDS Must Not Be Sunset in 2026

What is at stake for the communities most impacted by HIV

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

When U=U is missing, public health competencies cannot reach their full potential. In my latest Substack I share how #UequalsU strengthens communication, advocacy, equity, and trust. Training now available through InclusHIV Consulting. Read here: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/embedding-...

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we commit to Changing the Narrative on Suicide. Together we can replace stigma with compassion and silence with connection. Light a candle at 8 PM to honour lives. In Canada call or text 988 for support. #WSPD #WSPD2025 #StartTheConversation #ChangingTheNarrative

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I completed the U=U University Training of Trainers in Washington DC. I was the only Canadian there, and I am proud to now be the first Canadian certified as an Associate Trainer. Full blog: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/building-c... #UequalsU #UequalsUUniversity #SayZero #ZeroPossibility

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Building Capacity for Change through U=U University

A new chapter in training, knowledge, and advocacy

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

U=U means Undetectable = Untransmittable. Zero possibility of passing on HIV creates endless possibilities to love openly, live with freedom, and move towards equity. #UequalsU #SayZero #ZeroPossibility #EndlessPossibilities #ZeroToEndless

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Kicking off the U=U University Training of Trainers today at the Human Rights Campaign. Took in the sights of DC before diving into three days of learning and strategy. Looking forward to carrying this knowledge back to Canada. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #HRC #UequalsUUniversity

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

In Washington, DC for the U=U University Training of Trainers. Honoured to be the only Canadian participant and ready to bring back what I learn to help shape the Canadian Training of Trainers. U=U is urgently needed at home 🇨🇦 #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadershipNow #HIVAwareness #Canada

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember, we grieve, and we act. Ontario’s toxic drug crisis has death rates worse than the AIDS crisis. Harm reduction saves lives. Every overdose death is preventable. #IOAD2025 #StandingTogetherForLife #HarmReductionSavesLives #UequalsU

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International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 – Ontario AIDS Network

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Nothing like CANFAR Legacy & Invest Ottawa’s Après Werk Pride event for a laugh: Andre: So what brings you both out this evening? Adrianna: Just looking for that one special person to turn my Pride around. Me: That’s why we are standing by the washrooms! 🌈 Grateful for joy & community.🏳️‍🌈 #UequalsU

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Grateful to be back in Ottawa with CANFAR, where my HIV story began. Sharing my journey and the power of U=U at Invest Ottawa and the Legacy event was a reminder of how community drives change. #UequalsU #EndHIV #CANFAR #CapitalPride

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Join the Living and Serving 4 Focus Group and help shape more inclusive and meaningful engagement in Ontario’s HIV sector. Aug to Oct 2025 online via Zoom. Scan the QR code or email livingservingconsultation@gmail.com to participate. #HIV #Ontario #HIVAdvocacy #PLHIV

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

The science is clear. U=U saves lives and ends stigma. Yet a new global review shows awareness and acceptance are still not where they should be. U=U University will give more people the tools to change that. #UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness #PLHIVLeadersNow #HIVAdvocacy

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U=U Awareness Is Growing but Not Fast Enough

New research confirms progress but reveals persistent gaps in understanding across key populations

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

U=U strengthens every part of the HIV response, from care to global advocacy. My latest blog shares why it must be at the centre of it all. Help spread the message with your own U=U apparel: www.bonfire.com/store/the-ac... #UequalsU #EndHIVStigma #PLHIVLeadersNow

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U=U at the Heart of the HIV Response

From everyday conversations to global strategy, U=U must shape it all

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

After my lab work I stopped for groceries. The cashier asked what my U=U shirt meant. I explained that if someone living with HIV is on effective treatment and undetectable they cannot transmit the virus sexually. She said, “that’s really cool! I had no idea.” #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadershipNow

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I was part of the pilot group for the U=U University Core Course and I’m proud to say I’ve completed it. Next stop is Washington DC this September for the Training of Trainers as U=U University prepares to roll out across North America and the globe. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The People’s Declaration reminds the world that the first letter in HIV stands for human. It builds on the Bethesda Declaration, the Kigali Call to Action, and the Kigali Manifesto. If you care about justice in HIV research, now is the time to act. #ThePeoplesDeclaration #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

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The People’s Declaration Calls Us In

A reminder that the first letter in HIV stands for Human

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

If we’ve connected through advocacy or worked together in any way, I’d be grateful if you left a recommendation on my LinkedIn. Your words help amplify the work of inclusHIV Consulting and open doors for meaningful collaboration. www.linkedin.com/in/randy-dav... #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadership

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Two reports. One clear message. U=U must be heard trusted and lived. My latest blog reflects on CPPN and IAPAC findings and why this work cannot wait. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/uu-stigma-... #UequalsU #HIV #StigmaFree #HIVLeadership #PLHIVLeadersNow

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U=U, Stigma, and the Path Forward

What two new reports reveal about where we are and where we need to go

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This didn’t make the national news but it made an impact on me. It happened in my community. The science was clear. The story ignored it. That’s why I wrote this blog. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/when-hiv-s... #ScienceNotStigma #FactsNotFear #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

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When HIV Status Shapes the Story but Not the Risk

Challenging harmful media narratives that reinforce stigma instead of science.

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Proud to be part of the CPPN U=U Task Force. The data is clear. Canada needs bold education so more people understand U=U and the power it holds to end HIV stigma. Let’s normalize it. cppn-rcps.ca/cppns-uu-tas... #UequalsU #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #PLHIVLeadersNow

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

U=U was mentioned at #IAS2025 but never centered. The most powerful tool we have to disrupt HIV stigma remained on the margins. We cannot let this happen again. At AIDS 2026 in Brazil, U=U must be visible, celebrated, and central. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #IAS2025 #AIDS2026 #UequalsU10Years

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The Silence on U=U at IAS 2025 Cannot Continue

U=U was mentioned but never centered. The global HIV response cannot afford to keep sidelining it. AIDS 2026 must be the turning point.

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

At #IAS2025 in Kigali with two incredible mentees from the IAS Mentorship Programme. The next generation of HIV leadership is here and ready! #UequalsU #IASMP #PLHIVLeadersNow #Mentorship

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

People living with HIV are still excluded from clinical research. This is stigma not science. Find out why The Kigali Manifesto matters and where to sign the petition in my latest blog. #EndHIVExclusion #InclusionInResearch #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

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End the Exclusion of People Living with HIV from Clinical Research

It is past time for this injustice to end

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Heading to #IAS2025 as a mentor in the @iasociety.bsky.social - IAS Mentorship Programme Proud to share the message of #UequalsU and support leadership by people living with HIV #PLHIVLeadersNow #IASMP #Mentorship #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Heading to IAS 2025 in Kigali, I couldn’t ignore what’s missing. There’s no mention of U=U in the programme. One of our most powerful tools left in silence. Read my blog on why that matters. 🔗 theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/whats-miss... #UequalsU #IAS2025 #HIVLeadership #ICanGiveU

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What’s Missing from the IAS 2025 Programme

When silence speaks volumes about our global commitment to people living with HIV

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The Global Fund securing access to lenacapavir is a major step forward in HIV prevention. But price secrecy demanded by Gilead blocks transparency, limits equity, and shuts civil society out. Public money needs public accountability. #AccessNotGreed #LENLA #UequalsU

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

U=U is not privileged knowledge. It is a right. It changes lives, reduces stigma, and brings freedom, when people are given the chance to hear it. New blog now live. Read: theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/zero-risk-... #UequalsU #SayZero #ZeroRisk #ICanGiveU

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Zero Risk, Zero Shame

What happens when the truth is finally heard

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Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

In one week I’ll be en route to Kigali for #IAS2025. This isn’t just a trip. It’s a chance to bring global learning back to community-led action here in Canada. New blog now live. theaccidentalhivactivist.substack.com/p/the-journe... #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow #CommunitiesFirst #ICanGiveU

Randy Davis (he/him) @accidntlhivactvst.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The banners are packed up. The parties are over. But the stigma remains. Pride is more than a month. And U=U is more than a message. It is a foundation for justice and joy. My latest post reflects on what Pride Month leaves behind and how we keep moving forward. #UequalsU #PLHIVLeadersNow

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What Pride Month Left Behind

Visibility is not seasonal. Neither is the stigma we continue to confront.

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