For most children, a birthday or holiday is a day of hope and joy. But for many children you probably do not know, December 1, World AIDS Day, may be the most important date on the calendar, signifying commitment and unity in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

History shows when we take action before the peak of disaster, enormous gains can be realized. If more world leaders support a bold plan like the "Blueprint for an AIDS-Free Generation," we could find ourselves on the flip side of the global disaster of AIDS that much faster.

Regardless of our racial/ethnic group or HIV status, we should all join Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities around the nation in observing National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Strong funding from all donors is critical to ensure that the Global Fund can continue to reach those in need of lifesaving services and that save and improve the lives of so many.

There are 3.5 billion girls and women in the world. That means there are 3.5 billion ways to change the world.

There could not be a worse time to pull back from long-standing American commitments to the health of people around the world, which is exactly what t...

LOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Taylor was as well known for her AIDS advocacy as she was for her acting. She was the first celebrity to speak out on t...