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There
are nearly half a million people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who
are living with HIV… Only 14% have access to treatment… 40% are woman, facing
even fiercer discrimination than men. It is time to fight the discrimination
and stigma. It is time for CHANGE.
CHANGE
is a short film that aims to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in the MENA region. It is
a metaphorical representation of the MENA mindset against HIV/AIDs. It begins
with lead actor Nabil Ghosn waking up in an empty room. The space reflects his
spirit, seasoned by hardship. As Nabil exits the cold room, he passes through a
‘stigma point’ and is captured and confined to a cell along with other HIV
positive patients. Nabil refuses to accept the mindset of society and fights to
escape.
The
film incorporates a new concept initiated by RANAA – a paradigm shift. This
reflects a shift in paradigm rather than priority, as RANAA will continue to
build the capacities of PLHIV, support their activities and advocate for their
rights to live in dignity. The change is to move away from being
marginalized to being agents of change and valuable members of society. It is
to redefine HIV/AIDS into Human,
Integrated,
Valuable,
Active,
Inspiring,
Dignified,
Self-confident,
in order for PLHIV to view themselves in a positive light. RANAA, through
CHANGE, hopes to bring about a transformation in old habits, behavior, and ways
of thinking.
HIV/AIDS
has a human face. It affects friends, family, sisters and brothers. “To think that people living with
HIV are the only ones affected as a result of this epidemic is a misconception.
It affects us all.” Elie Aaraj – President (RANAA)
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