Join The Center for solidarity, support, and advocacy on World AIDS Day 2022

December 1 is World AIDS Day. As The Center’s HIV & Sexual Health Services Manager, I’d like to share an update from our community and invite you to recognize this important day alongside LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
World AIDS Day calls us all to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from systemic neglect. This day is a stark reminder of the disenfranchisement that HIV-affected communities have been subject to, and of the need for equitable access to care.
For example, New York State’s most recent data shows that Black and Latine people are currently experiencing higher rates of new HIV diagnoses and prevalence. Most new HIV diagnoses in 2020 occurred in people under 40 years old. New Yorkers who are incarcerated or experiencing homelessness face especially steep barriers to HIV care. It is critical to prioritize these communities as we continue to combat the disease.