The AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland Inc. (ACWN) is a hard-working, volunteer group, dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV and AIDS in our region and assisting people whose lives have been affected by the virus.

HIV / AIDS Events

AIDS Walk for Life Artwork Contest Winner
Each year, the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life selects a piece of artwork from a Canadian HIV-positive artist to be used in all of our national promotional materials. This artwork will serve as a link between the general public, as the audience of the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life, and the communities supported by the event in an intimate and meaningful way.

ACNL is proud to announce that Don Short, Peer Support Coordinator for The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador, has been chosen the winner of the 2009 Artwork Competition for Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life Campaign.

The artwork entitled "Walk in our Shoes" will be released at a future date for the 2009 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life campaign.

Sexual & Reproductive Health Awareness Day
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day is celebrated every February 12th.

It’s been 40 years since contraception became legal in Canada. The struggle for access to contraception was an important battle in Canadian history and it opened new freedoms for Canadians. Even today, 40 years later, the struggle continues as many Canadians still cannot access information and services because of real or imagined barriers.

Youth, continue to face unplanned pregnancies or the risk of sexually transmitted infections because they are unable to access or negotiate the use of protection in their relationships

People across the nation are encouraged to consider the importance of improving and maintaining their sexual and reproductive health and to talk about healthy decision making with the people they care about. It’s time to reflect on how we can create a sexually healthy new generation full of individuals and communities that are comfortable speaking about and expressing their sexuality.

For more information visit the web site the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health website at www.cfsh.ca  
 
Annual General Meeting
The AIDS Committee of Western Newfoundland (ACWN) will held it’s Annual General Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Guest Speaker Nyasha S. Musandu from Zimbabwe presented on her personal story of living in Zimbabwe, a country that has an alarming number of people with AIDS/HIV.

Please check back on this website for details for when the next AGM is scheduled. If you would like to become a member of ACWN or you have further questions please call Kim Dawson at 637-5000 ext 5492 or email kimdawson@westernhealth.nl.ca
 

 


 

 

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