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'Take the Rights Path', a powerful poem by award-winning spoken word artist Hafsat Abdulllahi _Havfy, written for #WorldAIDSDay2024, reminds us that ending AIDS is about more than access to medication. It’s about confronting ignorance, breaking down stigma, and championing human rights. This inspiring piece calls to take the rights path- one that prioritizes equity for women and girls, inclusive healthcare, education, and empathy for all. As we mark World AIDS Day tomorrow, let’s recommit to a future where every person is treated with dignity and humanity.

Respond with love, support, and education. Wear the red ribbon, share this post, and join the fight to end AIDS. Together, we embrace the theme “Take the rights path", emphasising gaps in the realization of human rights for all are keeping the world from getting on the path that ends AIDS. #ESRIC #EnsuringYourTomorrowToday #WorldAIDSDay2024

Health messages are most effective when delivered in an infotainment style. ICAP takes initiative in spreading the crucial “U=U” message, which means that HIV is NOT sexually transmitted if the individual is on suppressive ART. Our web mini-series, “The Room,” is another effort to share the U=U message, fight HIV stigma, and provide insights into how people navigate their HIV diagnosis and journey towards physical, mental, and emotional recovery. This initiative is funded by PEPFAR through the CDC. #UequalsU #UequalsUMyanmar #ICAP #CDC #PEPFAR https://lnkd.in/e_dhM_vg

Tomorrow, we will observe World AIDS Day under the theme “Equal Rights, Equal Care.” This theme calls on us to protect everyone’s health by upholding their human rights. It urges leaders and communities alike to choose the right path – the path of human rights – to achieve a future free from AIDS. #WorldAIDSDay2024

The 20th century witnessed a dark chapter in US history with the widespread practice of forced sterilization, targeting marginalized communities – poor black women in the South, Native American women, and Puerto Rican women–  under the guise of public health. See  These policies violated countless individuals’ fundamental reproductive rights, the right to bear children. Those deemed “unfit” to reproduce – the poor, promiscuous women, people of color, immigrants, and those with disabilities– were sterilized without their consent, perpetuating systemic discrimination.  While some state governments and the federal government have acknowledged these injustices, the scars of these policies remain, underscoring the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy. For generations, women have fought tirelessly to secure the right to decide for themselves whether, when, or how many children to have. But the fight is far from over. Rights can be taken away as quickly as they are won, and staying informed and engaged is critical to protecting our reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy. Discover the full story in Episode 3: Reproductive Rights: Know Your Rights. Watch the clip: [https://lnkd.in/gCZbE35g] #BCVoices #StandUpSpeakOut #ReproductiveRights #HealthcareAccess #ReproductiveJustice #HistoryMatters

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) celebrates the achievements and contributions of scientists with disabilities to the field of microbiology. Scientists with disabilities enrich STEM with diverse insights, uniting individuals from all demographic groups. We believe that the various perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our diverse membership enhance innovation, broaden the research agenda and further scientific advancement. Explore our resource page: https://lnkd.in/ggpHRPb3 #IDPD2024

Today, 10.12., is the Human Rights day ❤️ Human rights is the most important theme in dignified and meaningful rehabilation too. https://lnkd.in/eAr2DY5s "At the heart of Dignified and Meaningful Rehabilitation are individual encounter, enabling autonomy and freedom, participation in ordinary life and maintaining hope and faith in the future." World Health Organization and United Nations said: "By advancing human rights, we create a fairer world. Upholding human rights isn’t only about addressing present injustices, it's about reshaping unjust societies and empowering marginalized groups." https://lnkd.in/gXJPPJq #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay

Ending AIDS starts with protecting rights and empowering communities. When we fight the stigma, uphold equality, and ensure access for all, we pave the way to a future free from AIDS. This year's theme, "Take the rights path: My health, my right!", highlights the need to address the inequalities that hinder progress in ending AIDS. Together, we can make it happen. #WorldAIDSDay #2024WorldAIDSDay #EndAIDS #HumanRights

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990 to recognize and promote the rights and dignity of older persons. Some key objectives of this day include: 1. Promoting healthy aging and well-being. 2. Addressing issues faced by older persons, such as ageism and social isolation. 3. Recognizing contributions of older persons to society. In South Africa, various events and activities are organized to honor and celebrate older persons, including: 1. Community gatherings and celebrations. 2. Health and wellness programs. 3. Advocacy campaigns for older persons' rights.

DYK about the Nature Gap? Learn more about efforts to close this gap for people with disabilities in my latest editorial for the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. Florian Patrick Thomas Cat Fribley Freya McGregor Elaine E. Katz, MS, CCC-SP Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Kessler Foundation