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Join AIDS Activists Wednesday at Arlen Specters office to mourn the loss of 25 million lives to AIDS and demand action to stop further death: We are demanding Specter direct our tax $ to Syringe Exchange & to fund the Global fund to fight AIDS, TB & Malaria “OUR TAX DOLLARS MUST GO TO FIGHT AIDS” Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria made remarks last week expressing support for homophobia to be passed into law; Pope Benedict XVI made remarks condemning condom use. ACT-UP Philadelphia condemns both of these statements for spreading stigma that leads to silence, which leads to higher infection rates and ultimately to more people dying of AIDS. ACT-UP Philadelphia condemns recent homophobic remarks by religious leaders. Last week Anglican Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria wrote in a position paper submitted to parliament, "Same sex marriage...is a perversion, a deviation and an aberration that is capable of engendering moral and social holocaust." He went on to call for a law that not only makes same-sex marriage illegal in Nigeria, but also would make even attending a same-sex marriage punishable by up to three years in jail. posted by: ND Johns begins: Apr 13, 1:00 pm ends: Apr 13, 3:00 pm location: Office of HIV Planning, 340 N. 12th Street, Suite 203, Philly Come join other consumers of HIV care services for education, discussion and advocacy around HIV services and the epidemic in our communities. The Positive Committee's purpose is to support and encourage consumer participation in the work of the Philadelphia Ryan White Part A Planning Council, the community group that makes decisions about the Ryan White funding and services in our region. Lunch and transportation reimbursement provided (2 tokens). Please RSVP by April 10th to reserve your spot, 215-574-6760. If you require language interpretation or other special accomodations, please call to arrange assistance. All meetings are open to the public. posted by: ND Johns begins: Apr 13, 1:00 pm ends: Apr 13, 3:00 pm location: Office of HIV Planning, 340 N. 21th Street, Suite 203, Philly Come join other consumers of HIV care services for education, discussion and advocacy around HIV services and the epidemic in our communities. The Positive Committee's purpose is to support and encourage consumer participation in the work of the Philadelphia Ryan White Part A Planning Council, the community group that makes decisions about the Ryan White funding and services in our region. Lunch and transportation reimbursement provided (2 tokens). Please RSVP by April 10th to reserve your spot, 215-574-6760. If you require language interpretation or other special accomodations, please call to arrange assistance. All meetings are open to the public. It wasn't just about raising funds, it was also about raising awareness and action: AIDS Walk South Jersey 2008 and Life-Net Radio puts you there at the scene. -+-+-+-+-+- Life-Net Radio Online #501 AIDS WALK SOUTH JERSEY 2008 +-+-+-+-+-+ Thanks to Dooley House, we got to sample a large variety of voices at the AIDS Walk on September 27. "Welcome to AIDS Walk South Jersey 2008! [The AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey's] goal this year is to raise $18,000 in support of our 18 free programs and services for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Our services include medical case management, a food bank, emergency financial assistance, support groups, a Camden-based drop-in center and more. Together, we can make a difference." This LNR episode includes samples of the pre-walk vendor fair, the walk itself, interviews with AIDS Coalition CEO Art Dion and others, and one four-and-a-half-ton gun -- fun! |
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