Ways to Commemorate World AIDS Day 35 with HIV.gov
Posted November 22, 2023
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day (#WorldAIDSDay) is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat.
The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. This year marks the 35th commemoration of this important day. Over the past 35 years, there has been significant progress in addressing HIV and AIDS thanks to advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and prevention, and a broader understanding of the virus.
Here are two resources for World AIDS Day, from HIV.gov.
1. Watch – FYI Video with Harold Phillips
WatchExit Disclaimer our FYI video with Harold J. Phillips, MRP, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, as he shares why we should pause and reflect on the importance of World AIDS Day. He also discusses a pivotal moment in our HIV response, stigma, the U.S. Government’s efforts to end the HIV epidemic, and creating awareness regarding HIV criminalization.
2. Tune In – HIV.gov’s Livestream
On Monday, December 4 at 1:30pm ET, watch a livestreamed conversation with Mr. Phillips. You may watch the conversation on HIV.gov’s FacebookExit Disclaimer and YouTube pages, as well as on OIDP’s LinkedInExit Disclaimer page. The discussion will highlight federal World AIDS Day activities and emphasize the importance of reflecting upon those we’ve lost throughout the HIV epidemic.
HIV.gov also encourages our readers to stay up to date on activities, events, and other ways to recognize and participate in the global commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1.
World AIDS Day Resources
For additional resources on World AIDS Day, please visit our awareness day events page where you will find links to blogs and videos and other important information. For more about HIV criminalization laws and policies, which Mr. Phillips discusses in the FYI video, visit the CDC’s page here and watch an FYI video here.
Download this Event Planning Guide and World AIDS Day Toolkit from HIV.gov:
