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National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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MAY 19

About the Day
The Facts
Resources
Take Action

About the Day

May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander (API) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Banyan Tree Project Exist Disclaimer --a national campaign to fight HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination in API communities—is the lead for this day.

The Facts

According to the CDC, the number of APIs living with AIDS has climbed by more than 10 percent in each of the last 5 years. Sixty-seven percent of API men living with HIV/AIDS in 2005 are men who have had sex with other men. Eighty percent of API women living with HIV/AIDS in 2005 were infected through heterosexual contact.

Resources

Take Action

There are many ways you can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:

  • get tested for HIV
  • practice safe methods to prevent HIV
  • decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
  • talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
  • provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
  • get involved with or host an event for National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community