Who We Are
Positive Women’s Network provides education, support and resources for women living with HIV in BC and for service providers in health and social services across the country.
For women with HIV, we offer support and advocacy as well as HIV education, health promotion resources and community connections.
For people working in health care, social service or education, we provide education and resources on HIV health and advocacy issues.
What We Do
HIV diagnosis will bring change to your life, but with advances in care, it’s a corner, not an end. Many women have found strength and hope through our services. Wherever you are in British Columbia, we can help. Here’s some info if you’re wondering who to call to get you started.
From the Blog
February 10, 2012
I’ll admit I’ve been a bit distracted these past couple of weeks, pulled into the waves of info on the Supreme Court of Canada proceedings on the criminalization of HIV disclosure, and the continuing drama unfolding in the US between Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation and Planned Parenthood over funding for breast [...]
Read more...February 3, 2012
Diabetes: Eat Veggies, Avoid the Syrup
A few weeks ago, we had a workshop on diabetes here at Positive Women’s Network. Sandra from Vancouver Native Health Society, who coordinates the ADAPT (Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Prevention and Teaching) program, came over to field questions about diabetes. PWN members had a lot of to ask about diabetes prevention for their children and [...]
Read more...From Twitter
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Events and Resources
NEW video: Twenty Years of Challenging HIV. See what women have to say about PWN
Skills Enhancement Weekend March 30-April 1. Apply now.
Twitter # Hashtags for Women and HIV
PWN’s Research Involvement Guidelines
HIV Prevention
You Should Know about STIs and HIV
Use Condoms (and Dams) with Confidence