TWIRI

Twitter account of the Trans Women HIV Research Initiative based out of Women's College Hospital.

[TWIRI @twiriresearch]

Celebrating paths of #self-acceptance and #self-love #TransWomen #TransLove @carmenlogie #TransVisibility @CHIWOSresearch

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“I don’t believe we have to hide who we are... we need trans representation everywhere” - Evana O. Community Panel #TransVisibility #TLove @CHIWOSresearch @The519

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Welcome clinicans, researchers, learners, unlearners, community & more to the Second Annual #Trans #Women & #HIV Research Conference! @CHIWOSresearch @The519

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"Tell me what democracy looks like?"

This is what democracy looks like.

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Our very own Yasmeen is speaking at #WomensMarchTO. She's out here reminding everyone that trans women are women, and have a key role in feminist movements. https://t.co/NjV209d3Ln

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Environmental justice is indigenous justice is women's justice is income justice is LGBTQ+ justice. They are all interrelated and affected by each other. It is time to unify in the face of attack #WomensMarch2019 and #WomensMarchTO showed us that.

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Hello all! Wanted to bring an example of modern colonialism to your attention.

Wet'suwet'en Access Point on Gidumt'en Territory https://t.co/HvtD0GWt1r

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We honour those who have passed by carrying forth the best parts of their legacy, not whitewashing their mistakes.

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No one's legacy is perfect. George H.W. Bush, a Republican, could reach across the aisle and wish Bill Clinton, a Democrat, well in a stunning display of grace. His inaction on HIV also led to the death of thousands 1/2
#Bush41

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, worsened by freezing the funds from the Reagan administration. ACTUP had to dump ashes of their loved ones on the White House lawns for the administration to take notice. Ignoring the past leads to inaction in the present

(Video link to the protest)
https://t.co/JH2rCUdXmO

[TWIRI @twiriresearch]

Hearing this from our Minister of Health is so important, the next step is getting Canada to listen. #WorldAIDSDay

[Ginette Petitpas Taylor @GinettePT]

If it’s undetectable, it’s untrasmittable! I’m so proud that Canada is the first country to sign on to the U = U consensus statement, a major milestone that will dispel myths, fight stigma and make a meaningful difference for those living with HIV/AIDS!

#WorldAIDSDay #UequalsU

[TWIRI @twiriresearch]

This is one of the most important developments in Canadian HIV policy. Takeaways:
1) Condomless sex will not be prosecuted if virally supressed
2) This is a first step in destigmatizing, but needs to go further and repeal #WorldAIDSDay

[Min of Justice/Attorney General of Canada @MinJusticeEn]

On #worldAIDSDay, I am pleased to announce that I will be issuing a Prosecutorial Directive that will apply to cases of HIV non-disclosure in the
Territories, an important step forward in reducing the stigmatization of Canadians living with HIV. https://t.co/vDvRYWxPER

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Civic engagement and turning out with the only way to combat political apathy #Fightforoureducation

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Ontario friends, come out this Saturday to support our sex Ed curriculum! It is so important to show that evidence-based education is the only acceptable education.
https://t.co/D0akXMIcPR

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So proud of our TWIRI members at #AIDS2018! https://t.co/JsF9t31hii

[IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety]

Join us at the STI 2018 pre-conference at #AIDS2018 this weekend (21-22 July) to hear leading experts discuss novel approaches to addressing the role of #STIs in #HIV research. Join us in Amsterdam and read the call-to-action in @jiasociety here https://t.co/bUdYo7qg2J

[TWIRI @twiriresearch]

So many are still unaware of this incredible discovery. Education can do so much to mitigate stigma and discrimination. https://t.co/rDoaXQdPdl

[BC-CfE @bccfe]

What does #UequalsU mean and why is it important? https://t.co/5lkjGJmjuh
#TasP #TreatmentAsPrevention #TreatmentforAll #bchealth #globalhealth

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Nothing but inspiring turnout at this years Trans March.