HIV & Health Equity

HIV disproportionately affects members of the LGBTQ+ communities of color, particularly cisgender Black and Latino gay and bisexual, transgender women, and Black women. We are committed to ending the HIV epidemic and HIV-related stigma.

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HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging

How HIV Impacts LGBTQ+ People

While HIV affects Americans from all walks of life, the epidemic continues to disproportionately impact certain members of the LGBTQ+ community.

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Workplace

HIV & AIDS and Employment Discrimination

Americans living with HIV or AIDS may face discrimination based on their health status in many areas of life—including employment. Fortunately, federal and state laws protect against discrimination.

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Sexual Health, Recursos en Español, Reports

Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

GENHERATE: A HIV and Health Equity Program

Our HIV & Health Equity’s GENHERATE program was created to empower Black women in sexual and reproductive health topics and other health disparities that disproportionately impact them.

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, College, Recursos en Español, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

GENERAR: A HIV and Health Equity Program

GENERAR, nuestro programa de VIH y equidad sanitaria, fue creado para empoderar a jóvenes sobre asuntos de salud sexual y reproductiva, además de otras desigauldades de salud que desproporcionadamente los…

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging

Frequently Asked Questions About HIV

HIV is a virus that attacks your body’s immune system, which is crucial to fighting off infections and diseases. Fortunately, there are now more ways than ever to prevent and…

HIV & Health Equity, Sexual Health

Find Sexual Health Services at Your HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a critical role in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Data shows that 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses are among young people between the…