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Through community-centered advocacy, grantmaking, leadership development, capacity-building trainings, and more—Southern AIDS Coalition is partnering with you to end the southern HIV epidemic! Together, we are making a difference for those living with, and impacted by, HIV in the region!

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Hiv in the south

In 2022,
the South accounted for more than half (52%) of the
0estimated new HIV diagnoses.

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Today,0people in America would gain access to health coverage if the 10 remaining states expanded Medicaid. 7 of those states are in the South.

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In 2023,
the South had the lowest PrEP-to-Need ratio, meaning it was the region with the greatest unmet need.

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The CDC reports that HIV-related deaths declined nationally by0between 2018-2022. However, the South continues to experience disproportionately high rates of HIV-related deaths. Source

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World AIDS Day
December 1, 2024    
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World AIDS Day is a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have [...]
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World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day

December 1, 2024    

World AIDS Day is a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Share on social here.

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2025    

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day to acknowledge progress in HIV prevention and care among Black/African American people

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

February 28, 2025    

HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day is an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status.