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All ACT UP members are leaders as we resist the traditional hierarchies and bureaucracies of other organizations.
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Our Mission:

ACT UP — the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals, united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. We meet with government officials, we distribute the latest medical information, we protest and demonstrate. We are not silent.

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ACT UP was formed in response to social neglect, government negligence and the complacency of the medical establishment during the 1980s. Soon it found itself needing to fight corporate greed, lack of solidarity and various forms of stigma and discrimination at home and abroad.

While ACT UP has an incredible history, HIV/AIDS is not history. HIV/AIDS is very much with us. And we call on you to join our fight to end AIDS.

ACT UP fights for:

  • Sustained investment in research for new medicines and treatments for HIV/AIDS and related co-infections;
  • Equitable access to prevention and care for HIV/AIDS and healthcare, in general;
  • Tackling the structural drivers of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, such as stigma, discrimination and poverty.

ACT UP FAQ:

What is ACT UP?

The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) is a diverse, nonpartisan group of individuals, united in anger, and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. This means we focus on HIV/AIDS and closely-related issues. Many of our members are also involved in other types of activism or activist groups, but ACT UP recognizes the importance of staying focused on HIV/AIDS until there is no longer an epidemic.

Do you have any job openings or internships?

No. We’ve always been a 100% volunteer-run organization with no paid employees or interns. If you’d like to volunteer, please start by attending meetings. We have no mechanisms to match individuals with volunteer opportunities. Attend meetings and get involved when you or someone else brings together an initiative that you want to take part in. If you have questions, contact new.member@actupny.com.

Can you deliver a message to [specific person] for me?

For privacy reasons, we generally don’t put strangers in touch with specific ACT UP members. We also maintain no membership list.

Do you endorse politicians?

No. As a nonpartisan group, we endorse policy positions only, never candidates or parties.

I'm a journalist or journalism student. Can I sit in on a meeting?

Because of privacy concerns and the sometimes sensitive nature of HIV activism, we ask that journalists disclose their names, publications, and purposes for reporting on the meeting before we begin our agenda. The floor will then debate and vote on whether and which agenda items the journalist can be present for. It is unlikely that you will be able to record or video a meeting.

Can I use ACT UP imagery for my project or research?

If you’re a student in grades K-12 and this is for a school project, the answer is yes.

If you’re planning to sell merchandise with our imagery on it, or use our imagery to advertise a product, the answer is no.

All others should fill out our Image Use Permission Request form. Please be patient; it may take up to two weeks for us to respond.

Who should I email?

For getting involved inquiries: new.member@actupny.com

For general inquiries: info@actupny.com

For media inquiries: media@actupny.com (Please include the name of your publication!)

For academic, education, research, and school visit questions: education@actupny.com

For web help: web.help@actupny.com

Where are the Meetings?

ONLINE ONLY THIS WEEK! Our ACT UP general meeting is every Monday Night from 7 PM to 9 PM. Join us in-person at the LGBT Center on 208 W. 13th St, Manhattan, or on Zoom Notes: you will be asked to contribute your first & last name and email address to access online meetings, and KN-95 masks are required for in person meetings.

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Education, school visit, and research

education@actupny.com

Monday 7-9PM

Online, via Zoom

Call Us

 
Phone: 212-966-4873
(leave a message)

EMail Us

new.member@actupny.com
Info: info@actupny.com
Press: media@actupny.com
Web: web.help@actupny.com
 
We don’t have an office and we use the LGBT Community Center for general meetings, plus members can meet at other spaces to achieve their campaign goals and tasks.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Monday meetings held at:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
LGBT Center Phone: +1 212-620-7310
Time: 7:00PM

Get in touch

Or maybe yet, be involved! A great way to connect is by attending the 7-9PM Monday meetings Online, via Zoom! If you have questions prior to attending your first meeting contact: new.member@actupny.com.

ACT UP NY — the AIDS Coalition To Unleash Power — is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals, united in anger and committed to direct action to end AIDS. We meet with government officials, distribute the latest medical information, protest and demonstrate; we are not silent!