THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH COVERAGE TO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS Blog Post for World AIDS Day, December 1, 2016 On World AIDS Day, following an election that called for a referendum on the elimination of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), it is important to consider the consequences of repealing the PPACA as it relates to the …
WORLD’s 25th Anniversary Gallery & Recap
WORLD’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Thanks so much to everyone that made this event possible! It was a beautiful evening and a sold-out event; We could not have done it without you all. Honorees: Nena Bridges – “Rise Above HIV” Volunteer Award Jesse Brooks – “Rise Above HIV” Busting Stigma Award Kathryn Ruiz – “Rise Above HIV” Unsung Hero Award Dr. Kathleen …
IT’S ELECTION DAY—Please VOTE!
Check out the 30 For 30 Campaign’s blog for their series: “WHY I’M VOTING” Three Generations and the Right to Vote: Why I’m Voting by Melissa Torres-Montoya Living at the Intersections of Multiple Identities: Why I’m Voting by Jaspreet Chowdhary Voting for a More Inclusive America: Why I’m Voting by Winnie Ye Get out and vote! To find …
WORLD RECOGNIZES NATIONAL LATINX AIDS AWARENESS DAY
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2014, almost 11,000 Latinos and Hispanics were diagnosed with HIV. That’s nearly a quarter of all new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. The rate of HIV diagnosis is four times higher for Latinas compared to white women and three times higher for Latino men than white men. WORLD stands in solidarity …
YOU ARE INVITED! WORLD’s 25th Anniversary – Celebrating 25 Years of Positive Action
Women Organized to Respond to Life-threatening Diseases (WORLD) is pleased to extend this special invitation to you for our 25th Anniversary Celebration in the heart of Oakland on November 17, 2016. Our theme, “Still We Rise: Celebrating 25 Years of Positive Action“, highlights 25 years of peer-based services, advocacy, and support for HIV-positive women and their families. Since its inception in …
Join us TODAY at USCA: “Power In Our Hands” 6 PM @ Diplomat Hotel!
Are you attending #USCA this year in Florida? If so, join us for… “Power In Our Hands: A celebration of female condoms” Friday, September 16th – 6 PM to 8 PM. The Diplomat Hotel, 2nd Floor North Foyer, 555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL You will still be able to take part in all of the USCA activities during the day! While …