The initial World AIDS Day in 1988 marked the first ever global health day.
The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.” A post from UNAIDS drills down to action:
December 1 2025, is an important opportunity to highlight the impact that the funding cuts from international donors have had on the response to AIDS as well as to showcase the resilience of countries and communities stepping up to protect the gains made and drive the HIV response forward.
PAN and allies are advocating for Canada’s recommitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. The world HIV/AIDS community is also advocating for the continuance of UNAIDS, which may be sunset in 2026.
In addition to advocating at national and international levels, local and regional efforts have impact on awareness and compassion that can lead to further support. We’d like to help support connections, resources, and awareness happening in communities across British Columbia.
Is YOUR organization holding an event for World AIDS Day or Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week? We’d love to know about it: it’s important thing to share that HIV/AIDS is still an issue and people living with HIV need support. Send info to [email protected] to have your community added to this page.
Events
STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts: The Victoria Arts Council, in association with AVI Health & Community Services, is pleased to announce its presentation of STILL WITH US: A Legacy of HIV/AIDS in the Arts. This cross-disciplinary project is anchored by an exhibition in downtown Victoria running from 24 October through 1 December 2025. Featuring archival materials, films, and visual art, the exhibit tells a multi-faceted story of loss, advocacy, and hope emanating from the first waves of the AIDS epidemic (1980s through 1990s) and Victoria’s remarkable response.