Annual day to celebrate, recognize, and bring visibility to lesbians. Lesbian Visibility Week is an annual observance in the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries dedicated to increasing the awareness of lesbian women and their issues. It was originally celebrated in July in 1990 in California, and more recently in April, starting with Lesbian Visibility Day on April 26.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016 the commemorations had taken place in over 130 countries.

Join the Nevada Occupational Therapy Association for a pre-conference Drag Bingo event. The NOTA RISE Conference & Expo is an annual event for the Nevada occupational therapy community.

May 19 marks National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NAPIHAAD). This annual awareness day highlights enduring HIV stigma among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities and advocates for HIV prevention and treatment. Although HIV rates among API individuals are lower when compared to other racial and ethnic groups, the impacts are still the same. Help combat negative API stereotypes that contribute to their invisibility in strategies to address HIV domestically and the impact …

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Agender Pride Day is a day dedicated to celebrating people who identify as agender. Agender people are those who do not identify as having a gender, or who identify as having no gender at all.

Pansexual Awareness & Visibility Day is celebrated each year on May 24th to increase the visibility of pansexual identities within the LGBTQ+ community, and to combat stigma and prejudice towards pansexual and panromantic people.

Why is testing for HIV important? Early detection of HIV leads to faster treatment and better health outcomes. With proper treatment, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. By ensuring your viral load is undetectable, you also prevent the spread of HIV. Commit to #GetTested today. #NHTD ##BreakTheStigma #KnowYourStatus #UnitedAgainstHIV #StopHIV #UequalsU

Despite medical improvements that allow people to live with HIV for decades after diagnosis, long-term survivors still confront mental, physical, and financial obstacles as they age. National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) raises awareness of HIV-related issues among older Americans, including as new infections among older adults and adults over 50 living with HIV. Share this post to raise HIV awareness, highlight the need for more resources among the aging HIV population, and urge …

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Observed on September 27, National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) recognizes the disproportionate impact of HIV among gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Share the following caption on social media to help raise awareness about the importance of expanding access to HIV testing, prevention, screening, and care. #NGMHAAD #BreakTheStigma #KnowYourStatus #UnitedAgainstHIV

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed on October 15, the last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizes the unique, HIV-related challenges faced by the Latinx community. NLAAD is an opportunity for us to help address the impact of HIV on Latinx communities, encourage everyone to get tested for HIV testing, and do our part to break stigma. Together, we can #StopHIVTogether. Get tested to #knowyourstatus and stand united with us against …

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World AIDS Day reminds us of the profound impact that testing has in the fight against HIV. Testing is an integral part of achieving overall health and is a great way to educate, support, and empower patients as they seek prevention and treatment options. This day is also a reminder that Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U). People living with HIV who have an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV to their partner(s). This is something to celebrate! Join …

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