2009 | 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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2009

At the core of our movement, we have raised our voices in unison to protect the rights of every life. This is the story of one of those voices, Honourable Hedy Fry.

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Statistics

1.9

Million AIDS-relates deaths.

100th

Antiretroviral drug is released by the FDA.

400

People dying everyday from AIDS in Zimbabwe.

In 2009

Michael Jackson dies.

Tiger Woods' affair is exposed.

The outbreak of the H1N1 influenza strain, commonly known as 'swine flu,' is deemed a global pandemic.

Local

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) study of acute infection in Gay Men launches.

BC Premier Gordon Campbell commits to support STOP HIV/AIDS as a pilot project to expand access to HIV/AIDS drugs to marginalized populations of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Prince George.

'Does HIV Look Like Me? International' is founded and sets up office in Vancouver. The organization works locally and globally to reduce the stigma associated with HIV and AIDS.

Global

Obama announces US HIV travel ban is to be lifted in 2010. The ban was in effect since 1987.

New strain of HIV-1, which is a new strain of HIV that originated in gorillas and is found in Cameroon woman.

Obama calls for first US HIV/AIDS strategy.

National

James Kreppner passes away at age 47. James was a prominent lawyer and HIV/AIDS activist, whose involvement with the Canadian Hemophilia Society helped ensure the Canadian blood supply was safe.

Aboriginal Strategy on HIV/AIDS in/ Canada (ASHAC) announces its new strategies to meet new challenges the First Nations, Inuit and Metis populations face.