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Hands United Manos Unidas: A capacity building program at the Latino Commission on AIDS
Hands United Manos Unidas: A capacity building program at the Latino Commission on AIDS
Amelia Vega I am the Commission
Featured Employee Amelia Vega worries about the vulnerability of the transgender community towards HIV infection; “a community with a high incidence in sex work, therefore exponentially exposed to the virus” she said.
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  • MR. LATINO D 2011: A male pageant to promote healthy behaviors.
    MR. LATINO D 2011: A male pageant to promote healthy behaviors.
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Contestants welcome audience at the event held on October 15th in New York City
    Contestants welcome audience at the event held on October 15th in New York City
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Contestants performing
    Contestants performing "It's raining Men"
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Contestants in swimsuit doing a group performance
    Contestants in swimsuit doing a group performance
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Judges, MCs, and guests of the event
    Judges, MCs, and guests of the event
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Argentina, Luciano Reberte; Mr. Chile, Sergio Salinas; Mr. Colombia, Didier Restrepo
    Mr. Argentina, Luciano Reberte; Mr. Chile, Sergio Salinas; Mr. Colombia, Didier Restrepo
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Ecuador, Danilo Carvajal; Mr. Costa Rica, Andres Orias; Mr. Ecuador, Edwin Gomez
    Mr. Ecuador, Danilo Carvajal; Mr. Costa Rica, Andres Orias; Mr. Ecuador, Edwin Gomez
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Guatemala, Stuart Lopez; Mr. Mexico, Cesar Leon; Mr. Honduras, Victor Lopez
    Mr. Guatemala, Stuart Lopez; Mr. Mexico, Cesar Leon; Mr. Honduras, Victor Lopez
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Peru, Arturo Armas; Mr. Panama, Taurean Hinds; Mr. Peru, Victor Solorzano
    Mr. Peru, Arturo Armas; Mr. Panama, Taurean Hinds; Mr. Peru, Victor Solorzano
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Rep. Dominican, Milton Saturria; Mr. El Salvador, Jason Bates
    Mr. Rep. Dominican, Milton Saturria; Mr. El Salvador, Jason Bates
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Guillermo Chacon, president of the Latino Commission on AIDS, speaks to the audience.
    Guillermo Chacon, president of the Latino Commission on AIDS, speaks to the audience.
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Carlos Anaya, Hugo Ovejero, and Gerardo Pineda
    Carlos Anaya, Hugo Ovejero, and Gerardo Pineda
    Gabriel Blancas
  • The five final finalist of the contest
    The five final finalist of the contest
    Gabriel Blancas
  • The last two final competitors: Peru and Chile.
    The last two final competitors: Peru and Chile.
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Sergio Salinas, Mr. Chile, is crowned Mr. Latino D 2011
    Sergio Salinas, Mr. Chile, is crowned Mr. Latino D 2011
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Mr. Latino D 2010, Gerardo Pineda, and Mr. Latino D 2011
    Mr. Latino D 2010, Gerardo Pineda, and Mr. Latino D 2011
    Gabriel Blancas
  • Sergio Salinas, Mr. Latino D 2011 together with his fun number 1, his mother.
    Sergio Salinas, Mr. Latino D 2011 together with his fun number 1, his mother.
    Gustavo Monroy
  • Official picture of Mr. Latino D 2011
    Official picture of Mr. Latino D 2011
    Gustavo Monroy
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes Visits The Latino Commission on AIDS Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes Visits The Latino Commission on AIDS
New York, NY – January 27 2012-- Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes visited the Latino Commission on AIDS to receive a briefing on the state of HIV/AIDS in Latino/Hispanic communi... 
AID FOR AIDS International Founder Jesus Aguais to Receive Distinguished Award at Cielo Latino 2012 AID FOR AIDS International Founder Jesus Aguais to Receive Distinguished Award at Cielo Latino 2012
January 24, 2012- New York- Jesus Aguais, Executive Director and Founder, AID FOR AIDS International (AFAI), will receive the 2012 Dennis de Leon Voz de Compromiso (Voice of Co... 
Registration and Scholarships Open for Reunion Latina 2012 Registration and Scholarships Open for Reunion Latina 2012
New York, NY January 4th, 2012 - Reunion Latina 2012 is taking online registrations and scholarships applications. 
Latino Commission on AIDS Honored To Be Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza’s Charity Choice for the 2012 Celebrity Apprentice TV Show Latino Commission on AIDS Honored To Be Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza’s Charity Choice for the 2012 Celebrity Apprentice TV Show
New York, NY – January 4th, 2012—we recognize Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza, who is a “Madrina” of the Latino Commission on AIDS because of her... 
The End of AIDS? New York City Department of Health Announces Significant Budget Cuts to Prevention Programs The End of AIDS? New York City Department of Health Announces Significant Budget Cuts to Prevention Programs
New York, NY.  December 20, 2011 – In a surprising move, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) announced last Tuesday... 
Creating an AIDS-Free Generation Creating an AIDS-Free Generation
By By Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
The fight against AIDS began three decades ago in June 1981. American scientists reported the first evidence of a mysterious new disease. It was killing young men by leaving them vulnerable to rare fo... 
Organ Transplants Organ Transplants
By Jeffrey T. Kirchner, DO, FAAFP, AAHIVS
Question: I received a group e-mail from a friend recently asking me to consider being an organ donor. I responded that in 1985, when I tested positive, I regrett... 


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