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- Talk about HIV and AIDS in your community and online using these NWGHAAD materials and resources.
- Show your support for women and girls affected by HIV and AIDS on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Tumblr; and use the hashtag #NWGHAAD. You can also update your Facebook profile picture with our NWGHAAD 2021 frame.
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Call the OWH HELPLINE: 1-800-994-9662
9 a.m. — 6 p.m. ET, Monday — Friday
OWH and the OWH helpline do not see patients and are unable to: diagnose your medical condition; provide treatment; prescribe medication; or refer you to specialists. The OWH helpline is a resource line. The OWH helpline does not provide medical advice.
Please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you are experiencing a medical emergency.Get Tested
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About National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk of and living with HIV. This year marks the 16th annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD).
We continue to make progress towards eliminating HIV and AIDS in the U.S., but women remain vulnerable to infection — especially black or African-American and Hispanic women. Black women accounted for the largest share of new HIV diagnoses among women in the U.S. in 2018. Poverty, stigma, medical mistrust, and fear of discrimination often prevent some women from getting tested or from seeking care.
An estimated 14% of transgender women have HIV. Transgender women experience stigma and discrimination and often encounter healthcare providers or clinics lacking knowledge of transgender issues or proper inclusive language. These all pose obstacles to HIV testing, prevention, and care that can be addressed among transgender women.
We can help change these statistics!
The 2021 NWGHAAD theme, “You. Me. WE. Changing the face of HIV, highlights the role that everyone can play in HIV prevention- individuals, community organizations, health care professionals, businesses, faith institutions, and so many others. There are steps we can all take to protect ourselves, our partner, our family, and our neighbors. By working together, we can help eliminate HIV and improve the quality of treatment and care for people currently living with HIV.
To learn more, visit What every woman needs to know about HIV, What every girl needs to know about HIV, or the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day fact sheet.
What can you do on March 10?
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Page last updated: March 05, 2021.
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