In many countries, laws exist that do not allow people to express love without fear of persecution or violence. Laws that criminalize HIV transmission and exposure, and those that criminalize behaviours and practices associated with HIV transmission, have a profound impact on the lives of people.

Even on Valentine's Day, people living with HIV and people most vulnerable to HIV infection - including women, men who have sex with men, transgender people and sex workers - will experience stigma, discrimination and violence.

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