World AIDS Day

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World AIDS Day 2020 Events
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World AIDS Day has been observed every year on December 1 since 1988. This worldwide effort draws people together in solidarity to pay tribute to the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness of the global impact of HIV/AIDS, and celebrate victories that are allowing more people to live longer and healthier lives.

Review the 2020 news release:

• World AIDS Day 2020 highlights innovation in efforts to end HIV in Minnesota

World AIDS Day 2020 Virtual Events

Tuesday, December 1

Hennepin County Ryan White Program's 25th Anniversary 

• A virtual event to look back at accomplishments with local community leaders and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ryan White Program. 
• 10am - 11:30am
• Microsoft Teams Live event

Celebrate World AIDS Day with Twin Cities Gay Mens Chorus (TCGMC) and Aliveness 

• The event will be brief and showcase the TCGMC premiere song. 
• 11am - 11:30am
• "Fix You" World AIDS Day Celebration with Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus & The Aliveness Project

HIV/AIDS Stigma in African-born Community

• Virtual presentation on HIV/AIDS stigma in African-born community in Oromo, Amharic, Somalia and Kswahli languages.  
• 5pm - 7pm
• Zoom event

Minnesota African/African American Women HIV Initiative's 11th Annual Virtual Sarah Simmons Showcase

• There will be additional performances by local artists. 
• 6pm - 8pm
• Zoom event

For More Information

• Global HIV/AIDS Timeline
  The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has compiled a timeline of key milestones designed to serve as an ongoing reference tool for many of the political, scientific, cultural and community events that have occurred over the history of the epidemic.