California Governor Signs Bill Modernizing State’s HIV Laws

October 6, 2017 CONTACT: Naina Khanna, [email protected], 510.681.1169 or Jennie Smith-Camejo, [email protected], 347.553.5174 Sacramento, Calif.— Governor Jerry Brown today signed into law landmark legislation to reform outdated laws that unfairly criminalized and stigmatized people living with HIV. Senate Bill (SB) 239 was authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Asm. Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) and cosponsored by Equality California, …

30 for 30 Campaign Stands in Solidarity with Women’s March on Washington

WORLD and the 30 For 30 Campaign stand with the National Women’s March as we prepare to march locally this Saturday, January 21st. The message below reflects the day of the Women’s March. To participate in the Oakland Women’s March, meet us at the corner of 10th Street and Jackson Street at 10 AM this Saturday. For more information, click here. …

Join WORLD on January 21st at the Women’s March Bay Area!

On January 21st, women all over the nation will be coming together to show a united front to the new Trump Administration and show them that we are watching. We stand together in solidarity for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families — recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our …

World AIDS Day 2016: Reflections from WORLD

  The WORLD family wrote several reflections for World AIDS Day that we would like to share with you: “Decades after the first sightings of HIV, we have come a long way. There have been biomedical advancements that are helping people live longer, healthier lives. And I’m thankful for these advancements. But we still have a ways to go to …

The Importance of Health Coverage to Support People Living With HIV/AIDS

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 …