Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement highlighting the U.S. Department of Labor’s ongoing efforts in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. “On World AIDS Day, we reflect on friends and family members we have lost since the emergence of this pandemic more than 30 years ago. And while an encouraging United…
Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, issued the following statement regarding World AIDS Day 2012. “On December 1, World AIDS Day, we remember those we have lost, but also celebrate the remarkable progress made in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. When the first World AIDS Day was observed in 1988, we could not…
The University of California San Diego’s recognition of World AIDS Day, will focus attention on and raise awareness of the impact that HIV/AIDS has had in the San Diego community. UC San Diego will sponsor a number of events for this first-of-a kind commemoration of World AIDS Day, which will culminate with the display of…
Saturday, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day, a day designed to raise global awareness to the issues surrounding Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is a day to raise awareness to the ongoing fight against the disease and in remembrance of the many millions of people who have died because of the disease. This year’s…
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and World AIDS Day, Ambassador-at-large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer announced today $3 million in small grants awarded to dozens of grassroots organizations working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) around the world, with a link to HIV prevention,…
Young people between the ages of 13 and 24 represent more than a quarter of new HIV infections each year (26 percent) and most of these youth living with HIV (60 percent) are unaware they are infected, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The most-affected young…
20th Annual Tree of Life ceremony The 20th Annual Tree of Life ceremony observes the 30th Annual World AIDS Day in support of Mama’s Kitchen, with the help of The Center and Village Hillcrest. Those and other organizations and individuals will commemorate World AIDS Day by “recognizing and remembering those affected by AIDS, as well…
