April 4, 2008
Vol. 14. No. 10 |
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In This Issue:
- Rally in Support of Sex Education on Tuesday, April 8!
- AIDS Action Day 2008 Recap
- Federal Update: CDC Releases 2006 HIV Surveillance Report
- Announcement: National Public Health Week Film Festival This Week
Rally in Support of Sex Education on Tuesday, April 8!
April 8, 2008
Sex Education Rally at the Capitol – Youth Lobby Day
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
State Capitol Rotunda
Show your support of sexuality education by joining us for a lunchtime rally at the Capitol. Youth and adults of all ages are encouraged to attend the rally, which is part of the 2008 Youth Lobby Day, sponsored by the Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed. For questions contact Amy Kodet at publicpolicyintern@moappp.org or 651-644-1447 x17. Click here for a map of the Capitol (www.cometothecapitol.com).
HIV is primarily spread through sexual contact therefore educating young people about sexual health, including abstinence, is critical.
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AIDS Action Day 2008 Recap
AIDS Action Day 2008 was a success because of you! We have heard from several legislators that met with constituents how great it was to hear from you. Whether you attended the noon rally, lobbied your state senator and representative, sent a letter, or made a phone call—your efforts made a difference. Thank you!
Your stories and concerns were heard on Tuesday, March 18. The sex education legislation was acted on in the Senate and the House that day. With your continued advocacy on sex education, we are hopeful that this important legislation will make it to the Governor’s desk this year.
Federal Update: CDC Releases 2006 HIV Surveillance Report
The CDC recently released their 2006 U.S. HIV surveillance report, including a significant increase in reported HIV cases throughout the U.S.. The infection rate reported for 2006 was 52,878. That is up from 35,537 in 2005. There are some important things to keep in mind when talking about this increase. In 2005 the report only accounted for 38 states while in 2006, 45 states were included. The seven states added in 2006, included California, the largest populated state, and Illinois, the fifth largest populated state. This data is alarming at first glance, but it will take several years of data collection to do an equivalent analysis.
Read the report.
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Announcement: National Public Health Week Film Festival This Week
April 7 - 11, 2008
You are invited to the School of Public Health's 4th Annual Film Festival!
In recognition of National Public Health Week, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, its community partners, and the Minnesota Public Health Association are offering free films about public health issues.
Friday, April 11
Sex Ed and the State
Mayo Memorial Auditorium
5:30 p.m.
We will be showing Sex Ed and the State, which is a look at the Minnesota's state legislature and the fate of a comprehensive sexuality education bill. The Minnesota AIDS Project is featured in the film. Vintage sex ed films will also be screened.
Click here for more information.
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the HIV Action Network archive to see what you missed.
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For more information
about what's of interest to you at the Minnesota State Capitol, visit
the Web sites of our allies at OutFront
Minnesota and Coalition for Responsible Sex Education .
The HIV Action Network email is published by
the Minnesota AIDS Project every week while the Minnesota Legislature
is in session, and bi-monthly during the rest of the year. It isavailable
through the MAP web site mnaidsproject.org and
through email list service. If you wish to receive the HIV Action Network email, visit
our Join the HIV Action Network page, or
contact MAP Public Policy by phone or email.
MAP Public Policy
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-373-2437
1-800-248-2437
public.policy@mnaidsproject.org
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