Share Knowledge. Take Action. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2013

Did you know:

• Women make up 24 percent of HIV diagnoses among adults and adolescents in the United States.
• At some point in her lifetime, 1 in every 32 black women and 1 in every 106 Latina women will be diagnosed with HIV.

That’s why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health will sponsor the eighth annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, 2013. This year, participants are invited to Share Knowledge. Take Action.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day seeks to galvanize the women, public health advocates, and communities fighting this disease. Although the observance is March 10, the Office on Women’s Health encourages organizations to hold events and activities throughout the month of March. 

Getting involved is easy. On March 10 and throughout the month you can:

Take Action

• Get tested for HIV by visiting a local event.
• Invite a friend to attend an event with you.
• Contact your local government and ask them to sign a proclamation to declare National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day an official day in your community.

Share Knowledge

• Send an e-card to family, friends, and coworkers to encourage them to get involved and get tested.
• Update your Facebook profile and your Twitter account with the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Facebook cover photo and Twibbon.
• Post some of the suggested Tweets or Facebook posts using the #NWGHAAD hashtag.

By participating in National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, you will unite with others in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Feel free to share what you're up to here in the comments or tweet me on Twitter.