VOICED: HIV rise fuels condom debate in Catholic Philippines

The video discusses the story of Humphrey, a gay man in the Philippines living with HIV, who advocates for awareness and condom use in a conservative society. It highlights the challenges of incorporating HIV education due to opposition from the Catholic Church. The UN warns of an HIV epidemic in the Philippines, with low condom use and rising cases, especially among gay men. Efforts to legislate free condom distribution and mandatory sex education face resistance. The video also addresses the behavioral aspects of HIV transmission and the stigma surrounding condom use.

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