National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2023
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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day #NLAAD2023

October 15
#NLAAD2023
Theme

“Do it your way. Do it right.”

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October 15

October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), which was first observed in 2003 by the Hispanic FederationExit Disclaimer and the Latino Commission on AIDSExit Disclaimer (LCOA). NLAAD is an opportunity to help address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma. This observance is also a community mobilization effort that helps promote the effective ways to prevent, treat, and stop the transmission of HIV among Hispanic/Latinx people.

This year’s theme, “Doit it your way. Do it right”, brings together communities, service providers, and organizations providing services to Hispanics/Latinxs throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

Watch the conversation HIV.gov had with Guillermo Chacon, President of LCOA, in English and Spanish below. He discusses this year’s theme and the intent and importance of NLAAD.

To learn more about HIV within these communities, you can visit the CDC page here.

 

More About the Latino Commission on AIDS

The LCOA is a non-profit organization that spearheads health advocacy for Latinos, promotes HIV education, develops model prevention programs for high-risk communities, and builds capacity in community organizations. The organization has an extensive network of Hispanic and Latinx community leaders and partner organizations through which it works to mobilize an effective community response to meet the health challenges and address the impact of HIV and AIDS, hepatitis, & sexually transmitted infections in communities throughout the country. To learn more about LCOA, its mission, services, and programs, read more hereExit Disclaimer

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Federal Resources

Let's Stop HIV Together

CDC’s communication tools and resources support efforts to prevent HIV and to live well with HIV.

The CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign materials includes posters, graphics, videos and more.

Translated information from the campaign is available on a Spanish language website. Use the search function on this page to locate campaign resources written in Spanish.

Learn about the Epidemic

Learn about the Epidemic

Learn about barriers to ART adherence among Hispanic and Latino men who have sex with men.

Learn the HIV Basics. Know the facts, take care of yourself.

Get the latest data on HIV among Hispanic/Latino people and find out how CDC is making a difference.

Viral suppression refers to the percentage of people with diagnosed HIV who have less than 200 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood. Viral suppression is also one of the six Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. indicators. Learn more about viral suppression among Hispanic/Latino people.

HIV stigma refers to irrational or negative attitudes, behaviors, and judgments towards people living with or at risk of HIV. It can negatively affect the health and well-being of people living with HIV by discouraging some individuals from learning their HIV status, accessing treatment, or staying in care. Stand up to stigma and make a difference!

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