World AIDS Day, December 1

Nov 29, 2011

World AIDS Day is a global health day that is observed on December 1st, calling on social workers globally to unite in support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.  HIV/AIDS is a public health pandemic that must be addressed by social workers globally. 

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV.  As social workers, we can also show our support for people living with HIV – as well as affected families and communities – by speaking out against stigma and discrimination.

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