HIV-Positive Men in France Launch Hunger Strike Against Serophobia and Harassment

Two HIV-positive men in France have initiated a hunger strike to protest against ongoing harassment and threats linked to their HIV status, drawing attention to the issue of serophobia and the dismissal of their legal complaints. Christophe Paco, currently on hunger strike in front of the Reims courthouse, claims to have been repeatedly harassed because of his HIV-positive status. Despite filing several complaints, he says all have been dismissed without any action taken. Supporting Paco, influencer Nicolas Aragona, known as 'Supersero', has joined the protest to raise awareness and solidarity for those living with HIV in France. This public demonstration highlights persistent challenges faced by HIV-positive individuals, including social stigma and systemic neglect of their grievances by authorities. Their actions aim to pressure institutions to acknowledge and address serophobia and related harassment more effectively.