December 1st of every year marks World AIDS Day, when folks from around the globe join together in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year, BABES Network – YWCA is collaborating with other community organizations to host an awesome World AIDS Day symposium titled AIDS: Am I Doing Something?

The symposium will feature speakers on relevant topics such as stigma, how issues of race and gender intersect with HIV/AIDS,  and the latest scientific research – as well as a group of HIV-positive panelists who will discuss their personal experiences. The focus of this event is to provide information, raise awareness, and empower individuals and communities to take action against HIV/AIDS.

The event is free and open to the public. It will take place at All Pilgrims Church on Capitol Hill (500 Broadway East Seattle, WA 98102) from 1-4pm this Saturday, December 1. Light refreshments will be provided. Please join us!

Let us know you’re coming! RSVP on Facebook!

Partner organizations for the Am I Doing Something? event are Gay City Health Project, Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest, Public Health of Seattle and King County, POCAAN, Social Outreach Seattle, UW ACTU, Seattle Counseling Service, Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Entre Hermanos, and HIV Vaccine Trials Unit.

For general information on HIV/AIDS, click here. To find out where to get tested at a location near you, follow this link. And to learn more about the World AIDS Day Campaign, visit their website.