| OCTOBER 10, 2006 | ||||
MISS UNIVERSE DELIVERS LETTER TO SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON Zuleyka Rivera Expresses Concern Over Proposed Cuts to Combat HIV/AIDS Pandemic |
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 Ms. Rivera, who was recently appointed the International Ambassador to the Latino Commission on AIDS, continues to show her dedication and support through HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives. In an attempt to encourage HIV testing in the Latino community, Rivera will be publicly tested for HIV/AIDS on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day which is Sunday, October 15th. ### The Latino Commission on AIDS is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS in the Latino community. In response to the critical, unmet need for HIV prevention and care for Latinos in New York City, a coalition of Latino leaders founded the agency in 1990. The Commission realizes its mission by spearheading health advocacy for Latinos, promoting HIV education and prevention, developing model programs for high-risk communities, and by building capacity in community-based organizations. Through its extensive network of member organizations and community leaders, the Commission works to mobilize an effective Latino community response to the health crisis created by HIV/AIDS.The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC partnership. Utilizing its global grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS Awareness and women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, Global Health Council, Gods Love We Deliver and the United Nations Population Fund's Face-to-Face Campaign, Miss Universe is armed to impact women today. |
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