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City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
WHEKEAS, there are more than 1 million people in the United States living with HIV and one-fourth of
them do not know they are infected; and the number of US women and girls living with HIV is on
the rise; in 2006 women and girls age 13 and older represented 27% of new AIDS diagnosis,
compared to 11 °1o in 1990; and
WHEREAS, for women of all races and ethnicities, the largest number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses during
recent years was for women aged 15-39; and women suffer gender-specific manifestations as a result
of HN infection and respond differently to antiretroviral therapy; and
WHEREAS, HIV infected women frequently have more difficulty accessing healthcare and subsequently
are diagnosed at later stages than men; and obstacles such as caring for family and lack of social
support may interfere with their adherence to treatment regimens; and
WHEREAS, the theme of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2009 is "HN is right
here at home," and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proclamation is to educate the public; and recognize the many
organizations in Johnson County committed to working towards not only education, but also
prevention; and
WHEREAS, the intent of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is consistent with the
activities of United Action for Youth, Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, Iowa City Center, Iowa
Center for AIDS Resources and Education, Johnson County Public Health and Emma Goldman
Clinic.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Regenia D. Bailey, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, do
hereby proclaim the day of March 10, 2009, to be
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
And encourage all residents to recognize that we need to expand and support education opportunities for
women and girls to address the harmful effects of inequality that exist for women in both social settings
and sexual relationships.
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Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 24`h day of February, 2009.