July 21
Zero HIV Stigma Day is July 21 and is a joint initiative of NAZExit Disclaimer and IAPAC,Exit Disclaimer in collaboration with the Global HIV Collaborative and Fast-Track Cities Institute. HIV stigma refers to irrational or negative attitudes, behaviors, and judgments towards people living with or at risk of HIV.
Zero Stigma Day represents a movement to unite people, communities, and countries to help raise awareness about HIV stigma and learn about ways to help stop it. This observance is also in honor of Prudence Mabele, the first Black South African woman to publicly share her HIV status.
Watch this short video about HIV stigma:
Share These Images with These Links
The image of the woman is of Prudence Mabele, the first Black South African woman to publicly share her HIV status. The awareness day is also on her birthday, July 21.
Find HIV Testing and Other Services
The HIV Testing & Care Services Locator contains information about PrEP and STI services. Embed the Locator in your site to connect your audience with these services and testing, housing, and mental health services, too.
Visit https://gettested.cdc.gov/.
Learn about Ready, Set, PrEP, a nationwide program that provides access to PrEP medications at no cost to people who qualify.
Learn More About HIV
Know the basics about HIV.
Get the latest HIV data by visiting CDC’s HIV Statistics Center.
Learn about the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
Get Federal Resources
Visit CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign to learn more about and help stop HIV stigma. Get and share posters, banners, videos and more.
Read about HHS’s National Challenge to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Disparities.
Use Social Media
Follow @HIVgov and use #ZEROHIVSTIGMA.
Use this social media toolkit to promote awareness of and help stop HIV stigma. Access copy for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram posts, including posters, and videos.