By Hilarie Meyers, Development and Communications Intern Over
the past year, numerous positive advancements have been made in
the realm of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, such as the
development of various microbicides, the empirical success of
pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills, and even the Pope’s
recent statements regarding the role of condoms in HIV
prevention efforts. Yet, there is still work to be done. In
honor of World AIDS Day, which is held annually on December 1st,
consider diving into the world of AIDS activism, if you haven’t
already. Click here for a list of ways to contribute to the
fight against AIDS. While an annual day of activism is a great
way to get people involved, it’s even better if people begin to
incorporate such activism into their daily lives. My
recommendation on where to get started: get tested! The 2010
edition of the UNAIDS Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic
estimates that there are 1.2 million Americans living with
HIV/AIDS, with an estimated 54,000 new infections in the