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Answer the survey about sex between men, HIV and other STIs
17.6.2021

A questionnaire about sex between men, HIV and other STIs

Answer the survey and win the Pumpkin!  Hivpoint conducts a short, anonymous survey aimed at gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men. It only ...

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Kuvassa Hivpointin työntekijä tekee hiv-pikatestiä asiakkaalle.
30.4.2021

HIV testing for trans and non-binary people

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT 17th of May) Hivpoint will arrange together with Trans ry an HIV testing event for trans and non-binary people....

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an ad where two men assumed are in the HIV testing situation. The text: we are looking for models.
16.4.2021

We are looking for diverse models for a photoshoot!

We are looking for diverse models for Hivpoint’s sexual health work`s Prevent – Test – Treat campaign targeted to men who have sex with men. The campaign aims to promote sexual health a...

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There are people at counselling services in the picture
5.3.2021

Changes in Hivpoint´s counselling schedule: HIV phone helpline and chat counselling

New counselling schedule: HIV phone helpline +358 207 465 705 is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. Hivpoint.fi online chat counselling is open on Mondays, T...

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A person holding a red ribbon. A text about the funding cuts.
25.2.2021

Significant cuts in funding force Hivpoint to reduce operations and staff

Since 2021, the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) has cut funding to Hivpoint by approximately EUR 300,000 per year. This is about 25% of the budget. As ...

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17.2.2021

Are people living with HIV priority in order to get vaccinated against COVID-19?

COVID-19 vaccines offer effective protection against the COVID-19 disease and especially its severe forms. Because the number of available vaccines is limited in the beginning, they are...

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Kuvassa henkilön kasvot. Hän pitää suutaan auki ja hänen kielellään on sininen lääketabletti.
12.1.2021

Free PrEP treatment is available in Finland starting at 1st of July 2021

Great news! Free PrEP treatment is finally coming to Finland! The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health informed 30th of December 2020 that according to the new Act on social and health...

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Two people waiting to be tested for STI's
4.11.2020

STI testing clinic for trans and non-binary people

Hivpoint organizes an STI testing clinic for trans and non-binary people at Hivpoint’s Helsinki office on 17th of November from 4pm to 6pm. The testing event is part of yearly TransHels...

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26.6.2020

Tom doesn’t worry about what others think about his sex life

Tom Hurd has been an advocate for better sexual health and sex positivity for many years now. He refused to accept that sexual health was something people look at shamefully, and so he ...

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26.6.2020

Risto makes the invisible visible

” When I talk about HIV and ageing I’m creating a safer future for myself and others.” Risto is a 70-year-old active pensioner. Risto is also an HIV positive gay man who has done and...

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25.6.2020

Havu makes space for diverse young voices and faces

Despite their young age, Havu Härmä has already made a big impact. When Havu started speaking out about their life on social media, they did not see it as activism, but as a way to alle...

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24.6.2020

Fahady promotes sexual health, sexual rights and equality

Ahmed Fahady is one of the health buddies who work for Hivpoint, the Finnish HIV Foundation. Fahady has been active as a health buddy since 2019. Advocating sexual health is a matter of...

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