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Shaun Mellors

@shaunmellors.bsky.social
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Social justice, HIV, LGBTQI rights advocate. Living (and ageing) with HIV. Exploring. Inquisitive. Committed. Views are my own 🌈

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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Lovely article about an incredible human, doctor, activist via @bhekisisa.org "Venter sketches a scenario, in which South Africa’s HIV response is misleadingly characterised as “too expensive”, and dragged down to the lowest common denominator" bhekisisa.org/article/prof...
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Professor screw it, let’s do it - Bhekisisa
Francois Venter, a big rock climber, once drank tequila with the PhD-holding virologist rockstar Dexter Holland of The Offspring and, more recently, publicly excoriated both the president and the heal...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
#SupportDontPunish today, tomorrow, everyday! It it time to leave behind harmful politics, ideology and prejudice and support #PeopleWhoUseDrugs @unaids.org @idpc.net @harmreductionintl.bsky.social @inpud.bsky.social
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The #FundOurFutures campaign is ending - but the need for funding of #LGBTQ groups remains as strong as ever. The campaign had the ambitious target of raising US$150m in new pledges - how did they do? Register and find out. fundourfutures.globalphilanthropyproject.org/e/d06928d0-4...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
As always, Tian Johnson speaks truth to power. "To suggest that South Africa is independently filling the gap left by @PEPFAR is not just disingenuous, it’s deadly". mg.co.za/thought-lead...
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Dangerous fantasy: US ambassador Dybul said SA was ready to transition off Pepfar. It wasn’t
Weeks later, thousands of health workers are unemployed, HIV services are collapsing and the government hasn’t filled the gap. This isn’t transition, it’s unraveling in real time
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Have you submitted your selfie to be part of our U=U Community Quilt project? Wherever you are in the world, you can submit your selfie to be part of this large-scale community art project and help us celebrate the powerful message of U=U! Get involved here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/uequalsu/
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
RAINBOW MEN is our social and support group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. This month Rainbow Men joins the 2nd session in our ‘Calling All Men’ a 3 part men's well being workshop series. Date: Wednesday 19th February Time: 6-9pm More info here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rainbo...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
An intensive week with amazing people, coming together in solidarity! Stand up! Fight back! Resist! @iasociety.bsky.social @unaids.org
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Resist! Stand up!Fight back! At #USAID offices now.
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Resist! Stand up. Fight back!
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Have you been diagnosed with HIV in the last 3 years? The Living Well with HIV Course is an ideal way for you to learn more about HIV, connect with others, learn more about sex and relationships and discover ways of staying well. More info - www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learni...
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Positively UK @positivelyuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🌟 Share your treatment experiences & preferences in a paid online survey! 🖥 One-time, ~30-min survey on what matters most to you in choosing treatments. 🛡 Confidential & strictly for research. 📧 Questions? eangus@positivelyuk.org qualtricsxml35pkzczp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
The British HIV Association are concerned about the news of the halting of funding to the #PEPFAR programme, upon which 20 million people rely for life-saving medicines. Find our full statement here: bhiva.org/bhiva-statem... #HIVsky #IDsky #MedSky
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BHIVA statement in response to the announcement of the US to halt funding the US President’s Emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
To all the amazing and committed staff at #USAID, #PEPFAR, #CDC etc. know that you are appreciated & my thoughts and positive energy are with you all during these turbulent times. Courage! This too shall end…(eventually)
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Help improve sexual and reproductive health in City and Hackney! Find out below if you are eligible to take part and email hccommunity@positiveeast.org.uk to get involved.
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Orange, and his peeps really do seem to be a power unto themselves. Where is the response from the @democraticpartyhq.bsky.social - everyone seems to be silent. Silence = death + destruction + deportations +dictatorship. @nytimes.com
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
The wave of #LGBTQ hatred continues, undoubtedly spurred on from the vile & vitriol that comes from Orange's administration. We need to be smarter & more strategic as to how we respond to anti #lgbtq legislation. Solidarity! @rightifyghana.bsky.social @unaids.org www.chevs.org/blog/rising-...
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Rising Anti-LGBTI+ Legislation in Mali and Nigeria
New anti-LGBTQI+ laws in Mali and Nigeria join a troubling trend of oppressive laws that promote violence, undermine democracy and violates human rights of queer persons in West Africa.
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I have donated £1 to the #OneDollarOneWorld campaign to support the @who.int campaign. #UniversalHealthCare matters and many people and countries depend on the WHO. Let’s show what was mobilisation can do in the face of adversity. whofoundation.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEKRB...
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1 Dollar, 1 World
I have been at WHO for over 10 years. Like my colleagues, I have worked my butt off day and night to fight Covid and work towards universal access to health care. This place frustrates me every day.
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
New Systematic Review on Interventions to Reduce Self-Stigma/Internal Stigma Among #PeopleLivingWithHIV - published by an amazing group of people. @beyondstigmadoc.bsky.social @unaids.org @appghiv.bsky.social @positiveeast.bsky.social @positivelyuk.bsky.social psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Undetectable=Untrasmittable means that someone who is living with HIV and adhering to their medication, who has an undetectable viral load, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners. U = U is an amazing achievement and a game-changer in our fight against new HIV transmissions.
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, transgender children in Democratic, Republican, and independent families — some who fear for their lives.” www.mambaonline.com/2025/01/22/u...
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US Bishop Praised for Speaking Truth to Power to Trump
Bishop Mariann Budde is being praised for addressing President Trump’s hypocrisy and heartless policies while he sat in attendance.
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Do you have 2 hours to participate in a focus group to improve HIV prevention services for Black Londoners? Find out more information below and contact Dr Renee West to get involved!
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
#Sexworkers and their allies have always been central to the intersectional liberation of women and marginalised people, yet globally, sex worker organisations receive 0.2% of all human rights funding. Sex workers need our support now more than ever! www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/its-fre...
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It's freezing out here! The ‘frozen crisis’ in funding for sex worker-led movements - Alliance magazine
It’s no surprise that sex workers continue to face societal oppression. Throughout history, demands for women’s sexual agency and erotic autonomy have acutely threatened mainstream ideals of femininit...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
“They (Executive Orders) will be glorified press releases designed to create confusion and chaos.” And hurt, and hatred. Sending positive energy and courage to all my #TransFamily, friends and colleagues. Your fight is our fight! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Trump declares war on transgender people
"We are not going anywhere, and we will fight back against these harmful provisions with everything we’ve got."
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Positive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Our peer support services exist to allow people to share their strategies for living well with HIV. We offer a wide range of peer support, where people with lived experience of life with HIV can support, guide, or advocate for you. More information here: www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Great to see that the NB issue of #HIV-related travel restrictions has found a home @hivjustice.net comprehensive, easy to use and useful resources - and what a great name too #PositiveDestinations @appghiv.bsky.social @positiveeast.bsky.social @positivelyuk.bsky.social www.positivedestinations.info
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Information and Advocacy on Travelling and Relocating with HIV
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British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Happy New Year! The new British HIV Association website has launched. Our new site aims to meet changing #HIV information needs whilst also complying with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). 🔗 bhiva.org/new-bhiva-we... #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky #STIsky #MedSky
Purely decorative (the BHIVA logo).
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
"There’s a lot going wrong in our world. So why are Republicans chasing down trans people?"...wake up America! Thank you @therightarticle.bsky.social for sharing this wake up call!
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
The power of the #NobelPrize? A powerful coming together to protect public health.
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Richard @richardwales.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
🗣️ Are you living with HIV in the UK? We want to hear from you! For @HIVOutcomes UK's research, please share your experiences with HIV charity services. Your input will help shape the future of HIV care in the UK. 🗓️ Deadline: 13 Dec 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBCNPTM
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HIV Outcomes: People living with HIV utilising HIV voluntary services
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
"When people are denied their right to education, or their right to an adequate standard of living, they are in consequence denied their right to health" @drtlaleng.bsky.social writes in @unaids.bsky.social #WorldAIDSDay Report www.unaids.org/sites/defaul...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
So wonderful to experience beautiful moments with the #specialone, who continues to be a rock, friend and confidant! He surprised me by arriving in #SouthAfrica on my birthday last week. A special connection who occupies a very large part of my life!
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
It’s been a long year. Many changes, valuable lessons and meaningful connections. As we approach another world #AIDSDay, I am grateful for seeing another year as I celebrate those on whose shoulders I, and so many others walk! Our struggles are not done! @unaids.bsky.social
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Lovely to see this! #InternationalPrideAwards at #ILGA world - worthy recipients! And so many other brave and courageous #LGBTQI activiats fighting for our rights everybday i salute and apprexiate you #LGBTQIRights are #humanrights internationalprideawards.org/en/internati...
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International Pride Awards honour five LGBTIQ+ equality heroes in Cape Town, South Africa - International Pride Awards
Cape Town, South Africa, 13 November 2024 – The first-ever International Pride Awards today honoured five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality, celebrating them during a ceremony hosted by South ...
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I am at #ILGAWorld in #CapeTown this week. Global solidarity and cohesion amongst #LGBTQI community is needed now more than ever. We have to resist, collaborate, coordinate against the evil that is #antirights #antigender. Together we can! We must!
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Shaun Mellors @shaunmellors.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Made the jump! Moved from the eX birdy platform to the blue sky! Now to reconnect again...
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