Event Category: Awareness Days

This day is a chance to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.

This observance was first observed in 2005 and falls within Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

This day honors long-term survivors of the epidemic and raises awareness of their needs, issues and journeys.