National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) - March 10
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What is NWGHAAD?
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is a nationwide initiative coordinated by the Office on Women’s Health (OWH) to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. It serves as an opportunity for organizations across the country to come together to offer support, encourage discussion, and educate women and girls about prevention, the importance of getting tested, and how to lead a normal, healthy life despite being infected.
When is NWGHAAD?
NWGHAAD is celebrated on March 10the every year, but OWH encourages organizations to hold events throughout the month of March.
Why celebrate NWGHAAD?
Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. More and more women have become infected with HIV since it was first reported in the early 1980s. Today, about 1 in 4 Americans living with HIV are women. It’s time for women to get tested.
By holding NWGHAAD  events (PDF, 224 KB), we can bring attention to the impact of this disease. We can also let women know that, despite being infected, they can live life to the fullest.
How can I celebrate NWGHAAD?
There are a variety of ways to celebrate NWGHAAD. Hold a screening event or health fair, work with your local government official to issue a proclamation (PDF, 299 KB) declaring March 10th National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community, or work with local media to create awareness and cultivate stories about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. For more ideas, visit the Activity Planning Resources section.
Content last updated January 11, 2010.
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