Alberta reported a record number of new HIV infections in 2023, and doctors says the surge in cases has had unexpected impacts on HIV programs in the province. stalbertgazette.com/local-news/alb…

As we now serve the Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin communities, as well as Waterloo Region, ACCKWA is facing the need to rebrand ourselves, with a new name & a new logo. We want feedback from you, to help us shape what this future will look like. forms.gle/H97Y6rScJrAUzJ…

Harm reduction should be integrated into universal health coverage plans: UN expert on health Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng urged States to divest from punitive approaches, move away from criminalisation and employ regulatory tools to improve health outcomes. ohchr.org/en/press-relea… #UNGA79

#JoinOurTeam #WeAreHiring #BeTheChange

LAST CALL! ACCKWA is rebranding and we want to hear from you. The survey closes on November 3rd, so please share your thoughts with us. #NonProfit #Rebranding #ComeWithUs

NEW: Longtime neo-Nazi Kevin Goudreau has been sentenced to seven months in jail after he stole a Pride flag from a neighbour's house and burned it while yelling homophobic slurs. antihate.ca/neo_nazi_kevin…

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces. We honour their courage and commit to sharing their stories for generations to come.

The Needles & Crafts Group at Rockway is supporting the community by making red scarves for ACCKWA's 6th Annual #RedScarfGala2024 on Nov. 29, raising awareness for people living with HIV in Waterloo Region. Check out more older adult programs at kitchener.ca/rockwaycentre.

Today we are launching our #WorldAIDSDay2024 report! Community leaders Nomonde Ngema 💗 Oliver Marcos 🔻🏳️‍🌈 Axel Bautista Gapiya Jeanne are calling to protect human rights to #endAIDS. Hear their stories & message by tuning in at 3:30pm CET on X.

🌍 This #WorldAIDSDay, IAS President Beatriz Grinsztejn calls on all of us to #UniteToReachAll, emphasizing the importance of coming together to ensure that no one is left behind in the HIV response. 📣 Learn more & join the call: iasociety.org/WAD2024

💬 As we mark #WorldAIDSDay, let's commit to #PutPeopleFirst in our language. ⚡ Words have power: they bestow or remove dignity, build or break stigma, & divide or unite the #HIV response. 🌐 Learn more & Join us: iasociety.org/language-matte… #UniteToReachAll #HIVLanguageMatters

🗣 Language is ever evolving & so is the way we talk about #HIV. 🎧 Celebrate #WorldAIDSDay with a special #HIVunmuted #podcast featuring poet, advocate & researcher Bakita Kasadha who shares why people-first language is critical in the HIV response! tinyurl.com/HIVunmutedWAD

🌐 IAS implement a number of programmes to enhance HIV outcomes by supporting policymakers, communities & service providers in adopting evidence-based, integrated & stigma­-free models of service delivery. Learn more about these programmes & their impact: iasociety.org/improving-heal…

"Unlocking the potential of long-acting prevention tools in promoting health as a human right" via Daily Nation #HumanRightsDay nation.africa/kenya/brand-bo…

🌍 This #HumanRightsDay, explore how health & human rights are interconnected. The IAS–Lancet Commission highlighted solutions for equitable healthcare access. 📣 Read the Commission's report & join us in advocating for a health & human rights framework: bit.ly/IASLancet

#Health and #HumanRights are connected

Santa Alex checking out the toys from @goodnessprojectkw Our kids will love them! Shout out to Access Storage for supporting The Goodness Project❤️ #KindnessMatters #HIVAwareness

ACCKWA will be closing today at 4pm due to the coming storm. Depending on how the weather is tomorrow, we might open later in the day. We apologize for this inconvenience.