Although HIV infection is preventable, every 9½ minutes, someone in the United States is infected with the virus. It is important for everyone to get the facts, talk about HIV/AIDS with partners and loved ones, reduce risk behaviors, and get tested to learn their HIV status.

Please join concerned citizens around the country as we face AIDS, take action, and slow the epidemic.

There are many ways to get involved with the fight to prevent HIV and slow the epidemic: become a volunteer, know your own HIV status by getting tested, practice safer sex, chose not to engage in high-risk behaviors, provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS or get involved with an event in your community. This day is a reminder for all of us – individuals, communities and political leaders – to take action and ensure that human rights are protected and global targets for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care are met.