2005 | 3030

The 30 30 Campaign pieces together the dynamic history of HIV in Vancouver, told by and for those who were there.

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In Vancouver many people have ensured that those who were lost were not forgotten. This is the story of four individuals who have given us a place to say their names and a place to grieve.

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Statistics

30.2%

HIV prevalence rate among pregnant women in South Africa

2.3

Million AIDS-related deaths worldwide.

25%

Of people living with HIV did not know they were infected.

In 2005

Youtube launches

Canada introduces the Civil Marriage Act, making Canada the 4th country to sanction same-sex marriage.

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans.

Local

Positive Women's Network HIV and Pregnancy- 'Yes, You Can! brochure is produced.

The first BC Gay Men's Health Summit is held, which identifies issues in HIV prevention and gay men's health.

C-CfE pioneers the use of TMC114 and TMC125 as a lifesaving treatment for patients who have exhausted all conventional options for HAART.

Global

Nelson Mandela's son dies of AIDS.

The CDC begins releasing reports on the impacts of HIV/AIDS on women, especially on minority populations. The leading cause of death for African American women aged 25-34 years in the US is AIDS.

National

53% of HIV cases among Aboriginal people are due to injection drug, compared to just 14% of new HIV infections among other Canadians.

Ontario Gav Men's Sexual Health Alliance forms.

Canadian AIDS Society launches traveling exhibit called 'Giving Women Power over AIDS'.