The Rev. Canon Gideon Byamugisha of Uganda (b. 1959) was the first religious leader in Africa to announce publicly that he was HIV+ (1992). Hisleadership against stigma, shame, denial, and discrimination, and his ministry to uphold the dignity and human rights of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, have brought him numerous national and international awards.Canon Gideon is a teacher (Makerere University), a pastor, and a theologian (Bishop...