Five simple ways to raise awareness and support women on World AIDS Day

Take action today!

1. Understand the impact of HIV/AIDS on women: Women and girls are at a greater risk for HIV infection. Learn the facts with this compelling infographic from UNAIDS and spread the word on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #WAD2012.

2. Add your voice to a petition for a woman-centered approach to HIV: Join IPM and others from around the world in signing the Women’s Declaration to advocate for HIV policies and programs that recognize women’s health and human rights.

3. Read Why Microbicides for Women?: Learn why female-initiated prevention methods like rings and gels could change the face of the epidemic, and what IPM is doing to make microbicides a reality.

4. Make over your Facebook profile: Add a red ribbon to your profile picture or update your cover photo with a World AIDS Day themed image.

5. Get the latest info on the global response to HIV/AIDS: Take a look at these new reports for the latest on current science, policy and programming: UNAIDS’ World AIDS Day Report and their Global Report, and WHO’s global strategy, A new health sector agenda on HIV/AIDS.

 Thank you for spreading the word!