World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day has been observed every year on December 1 since 1988. This worldwide effort draws people together in solidarity to pay tribute to the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness of the global impact of HIV/AIDS, and celebrate victories that are allowing more people to live longer and healthier lives.

This year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” focuses on continued support for HIV prevention, prioritizing community-led services, and ensuring HIV services are accessible.

For additional information and resources, visit World AIDS Day (WHO). 

World AIDS Day 2025 Events

Thursday, Dec. 4

MN Ballroom Celebration

• Join The Aliveness Project and Minnesota's Ballroom Community at the World AIDS Day MN Ballroom Celebration.
• 6:30-10 p.m.
• For more information, visit World AIDS Day MN Ballroom Celebration.

Friday, Dec. 5

Webinar: Alliance for HIV Elimination in the Americas

• Despite significant progress in the Americas, major gaps remain in access to HIV early diagnosis, PrEP, timely treatment, and management of advanced HIV disease. These factors continue to hinder efforts to eliminate HIV. This virtual event aims to reinforce PAHO’s call to achieve zero HIV-related deaths by 2030.
• 9-10:30 a.m.
• To register and learn more, visit World AIDS Day 2025: Alliance for HIV Elimination in the Americas - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health Organization.

United in Strength: A Community Breakfast

• Join the Minnesota Council for HIV AIDS Care and Prevention's Community Voices Committee in recognition of World AIDS Day.
• 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• For more information, visit United in Strength: A Community Breakfast - The Aliveness Project.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Red Undie Run 2025

• Join The Aliveness Project in the annual Red Undie Run across the Stone Arch Bridge to raise awareness about World AIDS Day.
• 10 a.m.
• For more information, visit World AIDS Day Red Undie Run.

Thursday, December 18

World AIDS Day 2025 with Hennepin County

• Join Hennepin County Public Health for an in-person presentation and engagement event to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025. This year's theme is Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress.
• 8:30-noon. at the 625 Building Auditorium
• To learn more and RSVP, visit World AIDS Day 2025 with Hennepin County.

For More Information

• Global HIV/AIDS Timeline 
  The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has compiled a timeline of key milestones designed to serve as an ongoing reference tool for many of the political, scientific, cultural and community events that have occurred over the history of the epidemic.