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Confessions

Confessions

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There are an estimated 50,000 Latinas living with HIV in the United States today. In 2020, there were 5,450 new HIV infections in women. Confessions is a podcast that follows the lives of 6 women who share their journeys.


The women in this podcast courageously share their stories and the pain they've endured, raising awareness and breaking down barriers. Their voices are powerful and necessary in promoting empathy. Let's listen and learn from their experiences.

This podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Women Together and produced by mejia.tv

For more information about the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visit lafan.org

facebook.com/LAFAN1

Instagram; @lafamilyaidsnetwork


HIV data obtained at cdc.gov/hiv

To find HIV testing, treatment, and other resources visit https://locator.hiv.gov/



Produced by:

Natalie Sanchez

Elia Silveyra
Francisco Valdes



Se estima que hoy en día hay 50,000 Latinas que viven con VIH en los Estados Unidos. En el ano 2020, hubo 5,450 nuevas infecciones de VIH en mujeres. Confesiones es un podcast que sigue la vida de 6 mujeres que comparten sus historias.


Las mujeres en este podcast comparten con valentía sus historias y el dolor que han aguantado, creando conciencia y derribando barreras. Sus voces son poderosas y necesarias para promover la empatía. Escuchemos y aprendamos de sus experiences.

Este podcast es presentado por Los Angeles Family AIDS Network en colaboración con Women Together y producido por mejia.tv

Para obtener más información sobre Los Angeles Family AIDS Network visite lafan.org

facebook.com/LAFAN1

Instagram: @lafamilyaidsnetwork


Datos sobre el VIH obtenidos en cdc.gov/hiv

Para encontrar pruebas, tratamientos y otros recursos del VIH, visite https://locator.hiv.gov/


Producido por:


Natalie Sanchez

Jazmin Rojano

Elia Silveyra


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