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27 November

Gina Yashere backs African communities HIV leaflets for World AIDS Day

Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a series of HIV information leaflets for African communities to coincide with World AIDS Day on December 1st. Comedienne Gina Yashere is backing the publications, which have also been supported by Barclays.

27 November

PEP: treatment to stop HIV after exposure through sex. A new campaign for World AIDS Day

In the run up to World AIDS Day, December 1st, sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is launching the first campaign to educate people from African communities about PEP (post exposure prophylaxis). PEP is a course of anti-HIV medication which can stop HIV if taken within 72 hours of infection. The campaign is supported by Barclays.

22 November 2006

Terrence Higgins Trust response on new UK HIV and sexual health figures

In response to the Health Protection Agency's latest statistics on HIV and sexual health, Nick Partridge Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust said:

November 21, 2006

Terrence Higgins Trust response on new global HIV statistics

According to the latest figures published today in the 'UNAIDS/WHO 2006 AIDS Epidemic Update', an estimated 39.5million people are living with HIV.  There were 4.3 million new infections in 2006 with 2.8 million of these occuring in sub-Saharan Africa. 

November 20, 2006

Kiehl’s support Terrence Higgins Trust with World AIDS Day Celebrity Shopping Event

Skin and haircare specialist Kiehl’s is holding fundraising shopping event for Terrence Higgins Trust in its Covent Garden store on World AIDS Day, December 1.  From 10.30am-8pm the store in Monmouth Street will be donating 100 per cent of the net profits to Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

23 November 2006

Top gay artists Think Pink for World AIDS Day

Hastings, home of the saucy postcard, will be raising eyebrows once more this December with the launch of a major new art exhibition, Think Pink, bringing together a bevy of the UK’s leading gay artists.

23 November

World AIDS Day Arts Festival Colchester

To mark the tenth anniversary of International World AIDS Day on Friday 1 December the Mercury Theatre, in partnership with Colchester Borough Council and HIV and sexual health charity, the Terrence Higgins Trust., will host the annual World AIDS Day Arts Festival.

23 November

Terrence Higgins Trust to hold World AIDS Day vigil in Colchester

Terrence Higgins Trust is holding a multi faith candle-lit vigil in Colchester on the 30th of November as part of its World AIDS Day activities.  The vigil will be held at 7pm at the Friends Meeting House, Church Street, Colchester Town Centre.

23 November

Wear red to work and keep the promise for World AIDS Day in Leeds

 Terrence Higgins Trust is asking the people of Leeds to wear red to work and take part in the 'Keep the Promise' vigil for World AIDS Day, December 1st. The Promise will be an opportunity to remember the promises we have made to tackle HIV in the past and the promises we are making to prevent HIV in the future

23 November

World AIDS Day in Bristol and Bath

The following fundraising events are being held in Bristol and Bath to mark World AIDS Day, December 1. Money raised will go to sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).