Update: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March 10th
New local events added - see below
March 10, 2007 marks the second annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day which seeks to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of women and girls.
This year's theme is "Taking Action to Save Our Lives".
Women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS in a variety of ways such as getting tested for HIV, practicing safe methods to prevent HIV, deciding not to engage in high risk behaviors, talking about HIV prevention with family, friends and colleagues, empowering oneself, and providing support to those living with HIV/AIDS.
For more information click here.
Local Events
Friday, March 9th - 3:00- 5:00 pm @ Planned Parenthood of Washington (Ophelia Egypt Program Center) 3933 Minnesota Avenue, NE
The Ward 7 HIV/AIDS Collaborative will engage young women through a "For Sisters Only Chat & Chew" rap session which will provide an open forum for women to share their experiences, successes and challenges along their journey with HIV. Whether infected or affected, the stories of our women are powerful and motivational.
Friday, March 9th - 6:00- 9:00 pm @ Planned Parenthood of Washington (Ophelia Egypt Program Center) 3933 Minnesota Avenue, NE
The Ward 7 HIV/AIDS Collaborative will engage, motivate and educate the Ward 7 community-at-large at our Community Gathering/Awards Reception. This reception will honor David Catania, Vince Grey, Justine Love, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for their involvement in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
Onsite rapid oral HIV testing will be provided by Children's National Medical Center Family and Youth Connections, and Unity Health Care's Project Orion
March 10, 2007 marks the second annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day which seeks to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of women and girls. This year's theme is "Taking Action to Save Our Lives".
Women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS in a variety of ways such as getting tested for HIV, practicing safe methods to prevent HIV, deciding not to engage in high risk behaviors, talking about HIV prevention with family, friends and colleagues, empowering oneself, and providing support to those living with HIV/AIDS.
For more information click here.
Local Events
Friday, March 9th - 3:00- 5:00 pm @ Planned Parenthood of Washington (Ophelia Egypt Program Center) 3933 Minnesota Avenue, NE
The Ward 7 HIV/AIDS Collaborative will engage young women through a "For Sisters Only Chat & Chew" rap session which will provide an open forum for women to share their experiences, successes and challenges along their journey with HIV. Whether infected or affected, the stories of our women are powerful and motivational.
Friday, March 9th - 6:00- 9:00 pm @ Planned Parenthood of Washington (Ophelia Egypt Program Center) 3933 Minnesota Avenue, NE
The Ward 7 HIV/AIDS Collaborative will engage, motivate and educate the Ward 7 community-at-large at our Community Gathering/Awards Reception. This reception will honor David Catania, Vince Grey, Justine Love, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for their involvement in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
Onsite rapid oral HIV testing will be provided by Children's National Medical Center Family and Youth Connections, and Unity Health Care's Project Orion
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Local Event
The Greater Washington, DC Millennium Section National Council of Negro Women, Inc. along with Family Medical Counseling and National Association of Black Social Workers will host an education/information event which will include opportunities for testing and counseling, in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The event will be held March 15, 2007 at 5 p.m. at Café Nema, 1334 U Street, NW, Washington DC. For more info, please e-mail dssolo1@aol.com.
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