We Continue to Honor World AIDS Day

Piece written by Tony Huynh, HIV Policy Intern at Georgia Equality.

Each year on December 1, communities around the world pause to honor World AIDS Day. It is a day of remembrance, education, and renewed commitment in the global response to HIV and AIDS. First observed in 1988, World AIDS Day was the very first international health day, created to raise awareness about the HIV epidemic, address stigma, and support people living with or affected by HIV.

World AIDS Day 2025 is uniquely different, though. For the first time since its founding, the federal government has decided to not recognize World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day reminds us of the millions of lives lost to AIDS related illnesses, the strength of people living with HIV, and the efforts of activists, caregivers, and medical professionals who have worked for care, dignity, and justice for more than four decades– and the choice of the federal government to ignore this meaningful day is especially disrespectful amid the ongoing challenges to our collective fight to end the HIV epidemic.

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12.04.2512.04.25 by Jessica Douglas

Working to End Homelessness with the PIT Count

Piece written by Rachel Handler, Housing Policy Manager

What is the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count?

The Point-in-Time, or PIT, Count is a HUD-mandated survey of unhoused people that is conducted across the country on a single night in late January. Each area’s Count is run by the local Continuum of Care, or CoC, which is a coalition of organizations that works together to end homelessness in their community.

The PIT Count is one critical piece of data in the bigger picture of a community’s housing landscape. By getting a ballpark sense of just how many people are unhoused, advocates and providers can design targeted solutions and apply for funding to implement them.

Because the PIT Count is such a huge undertaking, it also means that volunteers are almost always needed to help out. Learn more about the PIT Count and how to get involved to help better advocate to end homelessness in your community:
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11.07.2511.07.25 by Jessica Douglas

Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience

A picture of two people in front of the transgender pride flag. On the right is Noel, GA Equality staff member, and on the left is Marisol Payero.

Noël and Marisol at the KSU Pride Center.

Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience, observed on November 20 each year, is dedicated to honoring the lives of our transgender siblings who were lost due to anti-trans violence, discrimination, and stigma.

Piece written by Noël Heatherland, Statewide Organizing Manager at Georgia Equality.

When I was asked to write something for Georgia Equality for this year’s TDOR, I paused to consider the direction I wanted to go: Trans Day of Resilience or Trans Day of Remembrance. I ultimately chose both. Life is nothing if not duality. Especially in these times. Trans and gender expansive people are some of the best at holding space for it all. We know what it’s like to go to funerals in the morning and go dancing in the evening. Continue reading →

06.06.25 by Jessica Douglas

Pocket of Faith: June 2025

Pocket of Faith is a monthly newsletter directly geared towards the intersection of LGBTQ+ human rights and faith. We are proud to showcase this important subject, revealing that faith, religion, and LGBTQ+ rights co-exist in harmony and not in opposition.