Since 1988, communities around the world have come together annually on December 1 to observe World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day offers an opportunity to unite in demonstrating support for those living with HIV, remembering those lost, and redoubling its commitment to ending the HIV epidemic. The U.S. government’s theme for World AIDS Day 2022 was “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV,” highlighting the importance of providing equitable access to HIV testing, prevention, care, treatment, and research. CHIPTS commemorated this important day with a social media series highlighting why our CHIPTS community members wear red for World AIDS Day, and by participating as a partner in the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences World AIDS Day 2022 event.
CHIPTS Social Media Series: Why I Wear Red for World AIDS Day
“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay because it reminds me and others that we must continue working to End the HIV Epidemic.” – Dr. Steve Shoptaw, CHIPTS Director“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay to honor and cherish the people we have lost, celebrate how far we have come in preventing and treating HIV, and remember we still have work to do to reach people who continue to be marginalized in our prevention and treatment efforts.” – Dr. Norweeta Milburn, CHIPTS Development Core Director“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay because I want to be part of the collective voice to end HIV/AIDS!” – Eddie Sanders, CHIPTS Community Advisory Board Co-Chair“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay because I fight against stigma and inequities associated with HIV.” – Dr. Chunqing Lin, CHIPTS Methods Core Associate Director“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay because there is still so much work to do. And we will not rest until we have ended the HIV pandemic.” – Dr. Raphael Landovitz, CHIPTS Co-Director and Combination Prevention Core Co-Director
“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay to remember all our friends, family members, and colleagues who died in the 1980s and 1990s just months following a diagnosis. I wear red for #WAD2022 to honor those living with HIV. I wear red for #WAD to do my part to End the HIV Epidemic.” – Dr. Cathy Reback, CHIPTS Combination Prevention Core Director“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay because transmasculine people are left out of the HIV/AIDS conversation and I want to ensure that those in my community have access and want to bring awareness to the overall human community.” – Luckie Alexander, CHIPTS Community Advisory Board Member
“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay until we have found a cure.” – Dr. Christina Ramirez, CHIPTS Methods Core Scientist“I #WearRed on #WorldAIDSDay because it shows that I stand in solidarity with those who are infected as well as those who are affected by HIV/AIDS.” – Chandi Moore, CHIPTS Community Advisory Board Member“I #WearRed for #WorldAIDSDay to remember the many people who lost their lives to HIV. It is in their honor and memory that I work to help advance research to ensure there is equitable access to services for all. Only together will we end HIV.” – Uyen Kao, CHIPTS Executive Director
Drew CARES World AIDS Day 2022 Event
CHIPTS participated in the World AIDS Day event at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event was hosted by the Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (Drew CARES). Students, staff, faculty, and community members visited the CHIPTS table to learn more about the work we do to address inequities and end the HIV epidemic. CHIPTS staff engaged with attendees and offered HIV-related educational resources and promotional materials.
Check out our mini-gallery featuring event photos.
CHIPTS participated in the World AIDS Day event at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event was hosted by the Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (Drew CARES). Students, staff, faculty, and community members visited the CHIPTS table to learn more about the work we do to address inequities and end the HIV epidemic. CHIPTS staff engaged with attendees and offered HIV-related educational resources and promotional materials.