The international grassroots organization ACT UP has managed to impact legislation, research and standards of medical treatment for HIV/AIDS, starting from the self-organization processes of those who were directly impacted by the virus.
Developed by: LGBT activists
When: 1987 – current
Where: Born in New York, EUA. Nowadays is an international organization.
Main actors involved: Activists to end the AIDS crisis
Topics: HIV/AIDS, Health Rights, self-education
Photo by Glenn Garner