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Annie Lennox Sings Out Against HIV/AIDS.

by Liz on March 10th, 2008

Have you heard the song ‘Sing‘?

It’s the latest from the Scottish musician and HIV/AIDS awareness campaigner Annie Lennox. It’s a song that was over a year in the making and features not only Annie Lennox’s powerful voice but also the voices of 23 other well known singers. Singers such as Madonna, Gladys Knight, Sarah McLachlan, Anastacia, and more…

The result is amazing. Powerful. And moving.

All proceeds from the sale of ‘Sing’ will go to Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a grass-roots organization founded in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1998, the TAC campaigns have resulted in the development of antiretroviral treatment programs, countrywide mother-to-child transmission prevention programs, and HIV treatment and prevention programs.

By the way, did you know that March 10th is ‘National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day’, so designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources in 2006.

So Take Action

There are many ways women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Here’s a few recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Resources:

• get tested for HIV
• practice safe methods to prevent HIV
• decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
• talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
• provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
• get involved with or host an event for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community

Spread the word. Be aware.