In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2021, Georgia Equality, in partnership with other local and statewide organizations, hosted multiple events, bringing attention to the HIV epidemic, working to increase awareness and knowledge around HIV, and to call for an increased response to move toward ending the HIV epidemic.

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On Wednesday, December 1st, Georgia Equality’s Youth HIV Policy Advisor cohort along with our Ending the Epidemic Fellows, conducted a Virtual Youth HIV Policy Summit, focusing on equitable access in rural, non-metropolitan areas of Georgia on The discussion was centered around how you, your fellow elected officials, and other civic leaders can help end the epidemic in this state. 

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It’s that time of year again – open enrollment is back! From now until Dec. 15th, you can find health insurance that fits your needs and your budget for 2022. Millions now have health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including many LGBTQ+folx. 4 out of 5 HealthCare.gov customers found a plan for less than $10/month. You may even Qualify for a free plan! Even if you’ve looked before, it’s time to check out your options and find the plan that’s right for you. 

Visit www.healthcare.gov to learn more about your options now!

Our LGBTQ+ family still has access to financial help for health insurance and should be treated with respect thanks to the ACA’s nondiscrimination protections. Our community is still protected from discrimination in health insurance, at the hospital or clinic, and with our doctors. You should never be disrespected simply for being who you are.

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Every World AIDS Day, December 1st, carries two themes of focus. One global theme, one domestic theme. This year’s global theme is: “End Inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics.” This year’s domestic theme is: “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.”

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, Georgia Equality, its Fellows and Youth HIV Policy Advisors will be hosting a summit for elected officials across the state of Georgia pertaining to the state’s current issues with the HIV epidemic. The issues to be shared with state-spanning officials during the summit, “The Summit on HIV Policy in the Rural South,” are Georgia-specific issues aligned with “Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.”

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We’re still waiting on the last of the votes to be counted from Tuesday’s elections, but we’ve got great news! 75% of Georgia Equality’s endorsed candidates won their races or advanced to a runoff. We elected pro-LGBTQ candidates because of you!

Another highlight from Tuesday– Two openly LGBTQ endorsees won their races (Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council District 6 and Brett Reichert for Hapeville City Council, at-large) AND two others will advance to a runoff (Liliana Bakhtiari for Atlanta City Council District 5 and Imani Barnes for Tucker City Council District 2, Post 1).

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