Annually, the Indianapolis Urban League’s Special Population Support Program educates, brings awareness, and provides access to resources for protection, prevention and self-care on National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
On this day when organizations come together to shed light on the impact of #HIV and #AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk for and living with HIV the team joins the movement to end the epidemic in our community.
Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities can get #HIV, but some women are more at risk than others
DID YOU KNOW?
Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities can get HIV, but some women are more at risk than others. In 2023, 46.8% prevalence of persons are living with HIV/AIDS in central Indiana. Women in rates of 462.6% Black, 97.7% Hispanic, and 95.7% of other races/ethnicities are continuing to live with HIV/AIDS.
Statewide, the total rate of women living with a diagnosis is 89.7. Prevention and testing at every age, care, and treatment at every stage matter.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Friday, March 13, 2026
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Indianapolis Urban League
Free community event. Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League.
The program features:
- Guest speakers: Irina Sorrels, CEO/Executive Director, TU REFUGIO SEGURO, and Deidra Coleman, Retired Public Health Professional
- Lunch
- Gift Bags
Free admission and parking in the Indianapolis Urban League lot. Advance registration required.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Friday, March 13, 2026
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Indianapolis Urban League
Free community event. Free parking in the Indianapolis Urban League.
The program features:
- Guest speakers: Irina Sorrels, CEO/Executive Director, TU REFUGIO SEGURO, and Deidra Coleman, Retired Public Health Professional
- Lunch
- Gift Bags
Free admission and parking in the Indianapolis Urban League lot. Advance registration required.
