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  • NEW MADRINA. Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, was named Madrina of the Commission on April 18th in NYC.
    NEW MADRINA. Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, was named Madrina of the Commission on April 18th in NYC.
    Gustavo Morales
  • The event was held at the Melibea Restaurant in New York City.
    The event was held at the Melibea Restaurant in New York City.
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo greets attendees.
    Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo greets attendees.
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Guillermo Chacon, Presidente of the Latino Commission on AIDS, introducing Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo to the crowd.
    Guillermo Chacon, Presidente of the Latino Commission on AIDS, introducing Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo to the crowd.
    Hugo Ovejero.
  • Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, talking about the importance of the HIV test.
    Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, talking about the importance of the HIV test.
    Gustavo Morales
  • Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, surrounded by students from the High School of Fashion Industries.
    Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, surrounded by students from the High School of Fashion Industries.
    Gustavo Morales
  • The audience was invited to attend the upcoming Cielo Latino, the Commission's fundraising event happening on May 17th.
    The audience was invited to attend the upcoming Cielo Latino, the Commission's fundraising event happening on May 17th.
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Natasha Quirch, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, and Richard Gonzalez
    Natasha Quirch, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, and Richard Gonzalez
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Richard Gonzales, Miss Universe, and Patricia Ramirez
    Richard Gonzales, Miss Universe, and Patricia Ramirez
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Guillermo Chacon, Ruben Gutierrez, Miss Universe, and Richard Gonzales
    Guillermo Chacon, Ruben Gutierrez, Miss Universe, and Richard Gonzales
    Gustavo Morales
  • Eduardo Betancourt, Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, and Gustavo Morales
    Eduardo Betancourt, Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, and Gustavo Morales
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, Guillermo Chacon, and Esther Swan
    Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, Guillermo Chacon, and Esther Swan
    Hugo Ovejero
  • George Fesser and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo
    George Fesser and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Richard Gonzales and Patricia Ramirez
    Richard Gonzales and Patricia Ramirez
    Gustavo Morales
  • Guillermo Chacon, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, and guest.
    Guillermo Chacon, Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, and guest.
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and Melibea's staff
    Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and Melibea's staff
    Hugo Ovejero
  • Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and the Commission's staff
    Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and the Commission's staff
    Carlos Cachin
The Latino Commission on AIDS Mourns the Passing of José Colon
New York, Wednesday, May 15, 2012 – The Latino Commission on AIDS mourns the passing of its long-time supporter and friend, activist José Colon, a tir... 
Screening Events Promote Hepatitis Testing and Prevention during National Hepatitis Awareness Month
New York, NY – May 14, 2013 – The United States, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) kicked off National Hepatitis Awareness Month this May, while the Latino Commi... 
Immigration Reform Sign-On to Senator Judiciary Committee
Dear Colleague,
This week, the Judiciary Committee of the Senate will be discussing the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 201... 
Guillermo Chacón, President of the Latino Commission on AIDS, appointed to the CDC/HRSA Advisory Committee
New York, NY. April 29, 2013 – The Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, has invite Guillermo Chacón to serve on the Advisory Committee on HIV, Vir... 
Latinos in the Deep South participates in North Carolina HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day
Raleigh, NC, April 19, 2013- Latinos in the Deep South, a program of the Latino Commission on AIDS, participated in North Carolina HIV/AIDS Advocacy Day on A... 
The twin epidemics of HIV and drug use
By Michel Kazatchkine
Injecting drug use accounts for one third of all new HIV infections occurring outside sub-Saharan Africa. This of course, does not mean that there are no drug-related infections in Africa. It is actua... 
Safe Sex is for Seniors, too
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Q: I am a 65-year-old woman. I lost my husband six years ago and have finally decided to enter the dating world again. My friends have convinced me to go on a cruise espec... 


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