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HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAYS
EDUCATE, MOTIVATE, AND MOBILIZE
AGAINST HIV/AIDS
EDUCATE, MOTIVATE, AND MOBILIZE
AGAINST HIV/AIDS
About the Day
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service,
Office on Women's Health is the lead for this day.
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service,
Office on Women's Health is the lead for this day.
| National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day |
| MARCH 10 |
Take Action
There are many ways women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:
There are many ways women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:
- get tested for HIV
- practice safe methods to prevent HIV
- decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
- talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
- provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
- get involved with or host an event for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day in your community
The Facts
In 2005, women represented 26 percent of new AIDS diagnoses, compared to only 11
percent of new AIDS cases reported in 1990. Most women are infected with HIV through
heterosexual contact and injection drug use.
Women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. AIDS is now the leading
cause of death for Black women ages 25 to 34.
In 2005, women represented 26 percent of new AIDS diagnoses, compared to only 11
percent of new AIDS cases reported in 1990. Most women are infected with HIV through
heterosexual contact and injection drug use.
Women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. AIDS is now the leading
cause of death for Black women ages 25 to 34.
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Resource:
U.S Department of health human Service/ HIV/AIDS Awareness Days
U.S Department of health human Service/ HIV/AIDS Awareness Days
