December 1
This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat.
The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. This year marks the 35th commemoration of this important day. Over the past 35 years, there has been significant progress in addressing HIV and AIDS thanks to advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and prevention, and a broader understanding of the virus.
World AIDS Day Blogs and Videos
You can read more here about this year’s theme from Harold J. Phillips, MRP, Director, White House Office of National AIDS Policy; Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); and Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy.
Watch our FYI video below with Mr. Phillips as he shares why we should pause and reflect on the importance of World AIDS Day. He also discusses a pivotal moment in the HIV response, stigma, the U.S. Government’s efforts to end the HIV epidemic, and creating awareness regarding HIV criminalization. You can read more about ways to commemorate World AIDS Day here.
Read remarks from Ambassador John Nkengasong here and find more World AIDS Day resources, including PEPFAR’s latest results and projections fact sheet here.
You can read the National Institutes of Health’s statement on World AIDS Day, which includes research accomplishments over the past year here.
Read CDC’s Dear Colleague Letter here commemorating the day.
The U.S. Business Roundtable to End HIV commemorated World AIDS Day on November 30. Read more about their accomplishments over the last year and learn more about their plans for the next year here.
To observe World AIDS Day, Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, released a statement. You can read more here.
The White House released a proclamation in honor of World AIDS Day and showcased the red ribbon. You can read more about the White House’s activities to commemorate the day here. On December 1, the White House also released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Interim Action Report (PDF 338 KB), which highlights that, thanks to the efforts of the community, state, and federal partners, our nation is making important progress toward the goals outlined in the Strategy.
Remembering Those We’ve Lost
Kaye Hayes, MPA, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infectious Disease, Director of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), and Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, and Timothy P. Harrison, PhD, Principal Deputy Director of OIDP, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS, share personal memories about those lost to HIV. Watch the conversation in this blog post or below.
Dr. Timothy Harrison and LCDR Neelam "Nelly" Gazarian, PharmD, NS, AAHIVO, Senior Policy Analyst, OIDP, HHS, also had a conversation about this year’s theme and remembering loved ones lost to the HIV epidemic. You can watch the conversation in this blog post or below.
World AIDS Day Events
Tune in – HIV.gov’s Livestream
On Monday, December 4, 2023, at 1:30 pm ET, watch a livestreamed conversation with Mr. Phillips. You can watch this conversation on HIV.gov’s FacebookExit Disclaimer and YouTube pages, as well as OIDP’s LinkedInExit Disclaimer page. This discussion will highlight federal World AIDS Day activities and emphasize the importance of reflecting upon those we’ve lost throughout the HIV epidemic.
Partner Social Media Toolkit
We invite you to use the messages below to promote World AIDS Day and its related activities. Feel free to adjust the language to your voice and to ensure appropriate timing is referenced in your post. Accompanying graphics are provided in the zip file.
We also welcome you to join the broader conversation using the hashtag #WorldAIDSDay and to tag our social profiles so that we can amplify your messages.
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Sample Messages
World AIDS Day is in X Days!
X/Twitter:
⏳ X days until #WorldAIDSDay! 🌎 #DYK that World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988? Read about the U.S. Government’s 2023 theme for the 35th anniversary of the observance here: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day 🔗
Facebook:
World AIDS Day is only X days away! Did you know that World AIDS Day was first observed in 1988?
In commemoration of the 35th anniversary, the U.S. Government’s theme for the 2023 observance is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit” – learn more: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day
Instagram:
⏳ X days until #WorldAIDSDay! 🌎 This year’s theme is “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.” The day serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, & a commitment to continue working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat. ❤️
World AIDS Day is Approaching
X/Twitter:
#WorldAIDSDay is fast approaching! We’re committed to sharing the important work partners are doing to address #HIV in the U.S. Share what you’re doing or get involved: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day
Facebook:
#WorldAIDSDay is fast approaching! We’re committed to sharing the important work partners are doing to address HIV in the U.S. Share what you’re doing, or learn more about how you can get involved: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day
LinkedIn:
#WorldAIDSDay is just around the corner. As we prepare to commemorate the 35th anniversary of this observance, we’re reminded of the collective action that is critical to achieving an end to the HIV epidemic. What strategies do you think are most critical for ending the HIV epidemic?
Tomorrow is World AIDS Day
X/Twitter:
As we prepare for #WorldAIDSDay tomorrow, we reflect on the vital contributions of community partners—the ones engaging and caring for the #HIV community every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to #EndHIVepidemic in the U.S. ❤️
Facebook:
As we prepare for World AIDS Day tomorrow, we reflect on the vital contributions of community partners—the ones engaging and caring for the HIV community every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. ❤️
Instagram:
As we prepare for #WorldAIDSDay tomorrow, we reflect on the vital contributions of community partners—the ones engaging and caring for the #HIV community every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to #EndHIVepidemic in the U.S. ❤️
World AIDS Day/NHAS
X/Twitter:
It will take a global response to #endHIVepidemic, and we remain committed in our work to get it done. Read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy to learn more: https://files.hiv.gov/s3fs-public/NHAS-2022-2025.pdf 🌎 #WorldAIDSDay #NHAS
Facebook:
We share the same goal as millions around the world—to end the HIV epidemic. It will take a global effort, and we remain committed in our work to get it done.
This World AIDS Day, take a moment to read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and Federal Implementation Plan for information on how we can work together to better coordinate our response to the HIV epidemic: https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/national-hiv-aids-strategy/national-hiv-aids-strategy-2022-2025
LinkedIn:
We share the same goal as millions around the world: to end the HIV epidemic. To be successful, it will take a global response, utilizing all the resources available to us at every level of society.
The National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and Federal Implementation Plan provide information on how we can work together to better coordinate our response to the HIV epidemic in the U.S.: https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/national-hiv-aids-strategy/national-hiv-aids-strategy-2022-2025
What strategies or activities from the NHAS are your organizations implementing? Tell us in the comments.
#WorldAIDSDay #NHAS #EndHIVepidemic
World AIDS Day Webpages and Toolkits
Federal Resources
PEPFAR
- The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the largest commitment by any nation to address a single disease in history. Since PEPFAR’s inception in 2003, the U.S. government has invested over $100 billion in the global HIV/AIDS response, saving over 20 million lives, preventing millions of HIV infections, and supporting several countries to achieve HIV epidemic control. Watch this video to learn more about PEPFAR’s impact.
- Learn about Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
- Find out more about the budget request to support initiatives for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. for fiscal year 2023.
- Get more information about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2022-2025.
- Use CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together resources.
Learn about the Epidemic
Do you know the history of HIV? Get the facts by reading a Timeline of HIV and AIDS.
Learn the HIV Basics.
Get the statistics about the epidemic in the U.S., and data on its impact on racial and ethnic minorities in our nation. Find fast facts on the global epidemic.
Find out more about the controlling the global HIV epidemic.
Get Involved
Gather with family, friends, and loved ones to watch the National AIDS Memorial’sExit Disclaimer latest Surviving Voices Exit Disclaimermini-documentary. This year’s award-winning film features the powerful voices of survivors and advocates who share their personal stories of hope and struggle in the fight to end HIV and realize health and social justice.
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<a href="/events/awareness-days/world-aids-day"><img src="https://www.hiv.gov/sites/default/files/images/world_logo1.png" alt="World AIDS Day Badge" width="150" height="132" /></a>Get Social
Follow HIV.gov on FacebookExit Disclaimer, and on InstagramExit Disclaimer. Find HIV.gov on X/TwitterExit Disclaimer, too. Share your plans and resources with the hashtag #WorldAIDSDay.
Participate in CDC’s #MyVoiceMyAction campaign.
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