Silvia Petretti

Silvia introduces herself and discusses the importance of the UK AIDS Quilt to the global community

Silvia PetrettiAIDS Quilt UK

Silvia Petretti

Silvia Petretti is a community leader with over 20 years’ experience in developing and managing peer led services for people living with HIV to improve health and quality of life. She is the CEO of Positively UK

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Silvia was diagonised with HIV in 1997, the original treatments were very laborious, but now are far easier.

UK AIDS Quilt at St PaulsAIDS Quilt UK

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Silvia helped arrange for the UK Quilt to be displayed at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

For Silvia the quilts represent the memory of the community.

A panel for International Women's Day (1989/1996)AIDS Quilt UK

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Silvia made panels to remember the women impacted by HIV AIDS.

Silvia PetrettiAIDS Quilt UK

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It is really important that the quilt is accessible to share stories with the community. 

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