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As we commemorate World AIDS Day, IYHREE joins the global community to emphasize the need to sustain HIV response and stop HIV among children. The theme "Take the Right Path" resonates with our organization's commitment to promoting the health, rights, and well-being of marginalized communities, including those affected by HIV/AIDS. We recognize that children and adolescents are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure their access to prevention, treatment, and care services. IYHREE reaffirms its commitment to: - Supporting HIV prevention and treatment initiatives - Advocating for policies that promote the rights and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS - Strengthening community-led responses to HIV/AIDS Let's take the right path and work together to stop HIV among children and sustain HIV response. #WorldAIDSDay #TakeTheRightPath #StopHIVAmongChildren #SustainHIVResponse

Tukundane's "Know Your Status" campaign plays a crucial role in challenging the stigma associated with HIV and empowering people living with HIV (PLHIV) to recognize and celebrate their full potential. This directly supports the belief that “Empowered Girls Can Transform Their Families, Communities, and Nations.” Here's how: The campaign directly addresses the mental and social stigma that can come with an HIV diagnosis. By promoting regular HIV testing and providing counseling, Tukundane helps normalize HIV status awareness and reduce the fear and shame associated with it. This empowers PLHIV, particularly girls and young women, to live openly and confidently without letting their diagnosis define them.

Today is Zero HIV Stigma Day, an important awareness initiative founded by NAZ and IAPAC, in collaboration with the Global HIV Collaborative and Fast-Track Cities Institute! Let's unite to fight HIV stigma which is fueled by misinformation, fear, and prejudice. Each one of us plays a vital role in pushing back against stigma whenever we encounter it. Dismantling stigma is essential to empower and uplift individuals, enabling everyone to access HIV testing, prevention, care, and support without fear or discrimination. Together, we can create an environment of understanding and acceptance, where everyone can enjoy equity, opportunity, and safety no matter their HIV status. ❤️ On this important day, we also honor Prudence Nobantu Mabele, who in 1992 became one of the first women in South Africa to openly share her HIV status, inspiring countless other individuals. As we embrace this year's theme of "Beyond Labels: Redefining HIV Narratives," we strive to build a world where human rights are upheld, and everyone can thrive with dignity. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay #UequalsU

🌍✨ Exciting News: Blue Agilis Joins Health Action Alliance to END HIV! ✨🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Blue Agilis is now part of the Health Action Alliance (HAA)—a coalition of 9,000+ companies and organizations dedicated to ending HIV. On World AIDS Day 2022, the U.S. Business Action to End HIV Coalition was launched with the goal of ending the HIV epidemic by uniting the power of business with community action. At Blue Agilis, we are committed to using our technology and expertise to implement and scale evidence based solutions to improve health outcomes for all, now. We are proud to stand alongside other forward-thinking organization and to assist in the efforts to break down the barriers that drive HIV disparities—whether it's stigma, discrimination, poverty, or systemic racism. By working together, we can make a difference—eradicating stigma, increasing access to healthcare, and building a future where no one is left behind. #EndHIV #WorldAIDSDay #HealthActionAlliance #BlueAgilis #BusinessForChange #BreakTheStigma #HealthEquity

Today, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), highlights HIV’s disproportionate impact on young people across the United States. This #NYHAAD, we are working to end the HIV epidemic by raising awareness of youth living with or at risk for HIV. In 2021, HIV diagnoses among young people aged 13-24 accounted for 19% of all HIV diagnoses nationwide. HIV disproportionately impacts young people who are Black, accounting for 53% of new youth (13-24) HIV diagnoses in 2021. Black women and girls aged 13-24 make up 58% of all young women living with HIV.

World AIDS Day: A Call to Action! Today, we come together to raise awareness, support those affected, and strive for an AIDS-free future. It's a day to remember the lives lost, the struggles faced, and the triumphs achieved. At LAPO, we're committed to creating awareness and supporting efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. We believe that everyone deserves access to accurate information, quality healthcare, and a supportive community. Through our initiatives, we're working to reduce stigma and discrimination, promote HIV testing and counseling, and support those living with HIV/AIDS. So let's join forces to make a difference! Let's raise our voices, challenge stigma and discrimination, and push for greater investment in HIV research, treatment, and prevention. Together, we can create a world where no one has to suffer from HIV/AIDS. Let's get to work, let's make it happen, and let's end AIDS for good! #LAPO #LAPONGO #LAPOCares #WorldAIDSDay #AIDSawareness #EndAIDS

On World AIDS Day we reflect on both the challenges and strides made in the fight against AIDS. While medical advances have transformed HIV from a terminal illness to a manageable condition, stigma and discrimination remain a harsh reality. At testandgo, we’re committed to improving access to health resources, helping everyone live with health, dignity, and equality. Let’s work towards a future where no one faces stigma or barriers to care. Together, we can support the goal of ending HIV transmissions by 2030. #EndHIV #StopTheStigma #WorldAIDSDay2024

🌍 As we approach World AIDS Day, the IAS is calling on people everywhere to rally around the theme, "Unite to reach all". In 2023, around 5.4 million of the 39.9 million people living with HIV worldwide – one in seven – were not aware of their status. At the same time, 9.3 million – nearly one in four – were not receiving life-saving treatment. Those who are not being reached are especially likely to be struggling with poverty and social inequalities or to be members of key and affected populations. Despite significant advancements in long-acting PrEP and treatment, these technologies are largely out of reach in low- and middle-income countries. For millions, barriers such as inequities, stigma, discrimination and harmful laws continue to stand in the way of comprehensive HIV care. 🎗️ World AIDS Day is a moment to reflect, remember and act. Progress is happening, but we can’t stop now. We need to Unite to reach all to ensure that no one is left behind in the HIV response. Whether you’re advocating for access to the best healthcare, sharing your story or making policy change happen, every action counts. 📱 Visit our World AIDS Day page now to access free resources, graphics and join the call to action on social media, using #UniteToReachAll. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2024 #HIV

Breaking the Barriers: Stigma and HIV Did you know that stigma remains one of the greatest barriers to achieving zero new HIV infections? For many, stigma prevents access to essential services like testing, treatment, and support. It fuels misinformation, isolates individuals, and limits progress in our collective fight against HIV. Yet, we know that a stigma-free world is possible, one where every person regardless of their status, can thrive. At the Person-Centered HIV Research Team, we are committed to dismantling stigma and aiding acceptance through research, advocacy, and education. But we can’t do it alone, change requires collective action. So, we want to hear from you: What actions can individuals, communities, or organizations take to reduce HIV-related stigma? How can we build an environment where people feel empowered to seek help without fear of judgment? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Together, let’s create a world where everyone can live with dignity and without fear. Let’s make progress, one conversation at a time. #HIVAwareness #StigmaFree #PersonCenteredCare #HIVResearch

Today, on #WorldAIDSDay, we remember those we have lost to AIDS and reaffirm our solidarity with people living with HIV. HIV continues to affect millions of lives in Europe. In 2023 alone: 📌 3.1 million people in Europe were living with HIV, but only 62% had access to treatment. 📌 160,000 people acquired HIV. 📌 49,000 Europeans lost their lives to HIV-related causes. At Renew Europe, we are committed to a Europe where healthcare and support are accessible to all. To make this vision a reality, we call for: 🔵 Equal access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment across the EU. 🔵 Stronger action to fight discrimination and stigma against people living with HIV. Let’s work together for a future where no one is left behind.