For HIV-Positive Latinas in the Bay Area, Picking Up Where Systems Leave Off

By Olivia Ford From The Body —October 17, 2011 The state of California has the largest Latino population in the U.S., and was second only to New York in AIDS cases at CDC’s most recent count. While San Francisco County has the second-highest HIV/AIDS rate in the state, it is also home to a plethora of renowned, high-quality HIV/AIDS services. …

International AIDS Conference 2012: Bay Area Kick Off!

Ready to mobilize the Bay Area for the 2012 International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.? We are! Join WORLD, a community partner for AIDS 2012, on September 7th to discuss and dialogue with the community about our involvement in next year’s conference. Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a local and national leader in HIV advocacy, will join us via phone. Check out …

Ladies it’s that time again… WORLD’s 37th retreat!

WORLD’s 37th retreat is just around the corner! Save the date! WHEN: October 24-26, 2011 WHERE: Villa Maria del Mar, Santa Cruz, CA Applications will be available Monday, August 29th Stop by the office to pick up an application or call WORLD at 510.986.0340 ext. 308 Hope to see you there!

WORLD Welcomes You to Our Open House Celebration

Check out WORLD’s New Digs! Please join us for an Open House: September 8th, 5-7 PM Appetizers and drinks will be served We are still in downtown Oakland, located just down the street from our former location near BART and several AC Transit bus lines: 449 15th Street, Suite 303 Oakland, CA 94612 USA Get Driving Directions or Public Transportation

“Prostitution Pledge” is Forced Speech: A Promising Win in the Fight for Rights-based U.S. Foreign Aid

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2011 — HIV advocates are greeting with enthusiasm the latest development in the fight to ensure that U.S. foreign aid reaches those most affected by the epidemic.  A United States appellate court yesterday upheld a lower court’s injunction against the enforcement of the so-called prostitution pledge, which refers to the requirement that organizations receiving funds to fight the …