In 1991, the Canadian AIDS Society launched AIDS Awareness Week to inform the public about HIV /AIDS and to support the efforts of AIDS Service Organizations in communities throughout Canada.

This year the campaign, which is being spearheaded by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre, goes beyond increasing awareness. This year's theme of stigma and discrimination challenges us and our communities to examine attitudes about HIV/AIDS. It is time, not only to talk about HIV/AIDS, but also to take action and work toward the elimination of HIV/AIDS-related prejudice and discrimination. Join together with AIDS organizations throughout the world and add your voice; share your story.

To learn more about AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, click here.