Event
Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
About this Event
August 20 is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get tested for HIV.
Visit PALSS at our location for FREE testing for HIV, STIs, and more.
About Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD), founded by Southern AIDS Coalition in 2019, brings national attention to the urgency of addressing the disproportionate impact of HIV in the South. Celebrated annually on August 20th, SHAAD is a powerful reminder of the need for an unwavering commitment to Southern communities.
This year, SHAAD calls on us to S.T.E.P. (Southern Trailblazers Empowering Progress) in Solidarity by uplifting Southern voices and forging deeper cross-movement collaboration. As communities face compounding crises, SHAAD is a moment to mobilize in defense of justice, health equity, and human dignity across the South.
The South faces more barriers to public health and threats to HIV prevention and care than it has in recent years. More than ever, the need for Southern voices to be heard and valued, not overlooked.
Organizations, advocates, and communities across the South are called to mark this day by raising awareness and demanding the resources and solutions needed to turn the tide of HIV in the region.