It's International Women's Day and HIV activist Ana Oliveira has a message for women who are living with HIV.

"Today, I celebrate every woman, and especially every women who is living with HIV.

I celebrate those who have gone before us.

I celebrate those who fought for our dignity and rights.

I celebrate those who are here visible or not.

Know that I’m proud of you, no matter what phase of your journey you’re in.

Know that you are an amazing woman.

Know that you are not alone and remember…… You are not what happened to you.

You are who you choose to become."

Ana Oliveira, March 8th 2023