HIV - How I Value Life

07/21/2026

Today is Zero HIV Stigma Day! Let's build a world where every person living with HIV is treated with dignity, respect, and without judgment.

Together, we can replace fear with facts, silence with support, and stigma with hope.

Because ending HIV starts with ending stigma. Learn more at HIVLIFE.ORG

07/17/2026

Today we observe National . HIV prevention is a human right, and everyone deserves access to the tools that make prevention possible, from HIV testing and PrEP to harm reduction and comprehensive sexual health care.

Learn more about our work: HIVLIFE.ORG

07/16/2026

Today is National Latino Older Adults & HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

Today, Latino older adults represent one of the fastest-growing populations aging with HIV in the United States, yet many continue to experience significant disparities in access to healthcare and supportive services.

This year's theme, "Our Health, Our Voice, Our Future," reminds us that everyone deserves access to age-inclusive healthcare, HIV prevention, routine testing, treatment, mental health support, and the opportunity to advocate for their own health.

Learn more and get involved at HIVLIFE.ORG & LATINOAIDS.ORG

07/10/2026

Attention UTAC/HIVLife community members! 📣

Do you want to share your story about encountering HIV/AIDS stigma and misperceptions, or know someone who does?

We are looking for individuals willing to participate in a storytelling project called “Misconceptions” that explores the realities of living with HIV/AIDS today. Through one-hour interviews, participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences, challenge common misconceptions, and help educate others through the power of their stories.

If you're interested in participating or know someone who might be, please scan the QR code or click https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eb5wYo97yIqNF1I?Q_CHL=qr to sign up.

A member of our team will be in touch with more information.

Please also consider sharing this post with your feed to reach more community members, as every voice and story has the potential to reduce stigma and challenge misconceptions.

07/01/2026

To all of our trans allies - Please share!!

"Here’s what happens when political pressure overrides scientific standards"

“Physician groups betraying the public’s trust out of fear of government retaliation has permanent consequences,” writes a plastic surgeon.

06/19/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of slavery in the United States.

06/16/2026

Millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives meant to be distributed to low-income nations in Africa have expired, but the Trump administration is paying tens of thousands of dollars a month to keep them in storage in Belgium

Millions of dollars’ worth of contraceptives meant to be distributed to low-income nations in Africa have expired, but the Trump administration is paying tens of thousands of dollars a month …

06/11/2026

Contact your legislators to urge the White House to withdraw the proposed OMB grant review rule! Urge your senators and representative to press the White House to withdraw this rule by explaining how the rule will negatively impact research, public health and/or access to ID/HIV care in your state

Infectious Diseases Society of America

06/05/2026

On HIV Long-Term Survivors Day, we honor those who have lived through nearly every chapter of this epidemic - the fear, the uncertainty, the loss, the breakthroughs, and the hope.

Today, we celebrate their resilience, honor their stories, and remember the countless loved ones who are no longer with us

As we mark 45 years of HIV/AIDS, we recognize that progress has only been possible because of those who refused to give up, refused to be silent, and refused to be forgotten

06/03/2026

In the last 134 days, the president has continued his assault on the trans and nonbinary community.