HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African American women ages 25-34 and the 3rd leading cause of death for African American women ages 35-44. (CDC, 2004)

Hear from Individuals

This section is designed to share individuals' inspirational stories of addressing and overcoming HIV/AIDS-related stigma in their personal lives and/or within their communities. If you have a story you would like to share with us, please send it in writing or in video format to stigma@aed.org and include your contact information. AED-COACH staff will contact you if your story is selected for web site.

Posted 14/08/08:

On Thursday, August 21st, AED's Center on AIDS & Community Health will host a meeting; National Initiative:  U.S.-based Anti-stigma Projects among Diverse Populations.  The meeting will be held from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with reception to follow, in Washington, DC.  To RSVP, and receive the agenda, please e-mail your full contact information to stigma@aed.org

 

Posted 27/06/08:
PowerPoint Presentations have been added to the web site.  Check out "In their own words" and click on "Grantees" or "Experts" to view the presentations slides.

Posted 27/06/08:
AED's new fact sheet is now available on the home page!

Posted 21/05/08:
New HIV/AIDS-related stigma Literature Review available. Please visit the Resource section to download the document.