ACT UP

ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) is an advocacy group formed in 1987 to address the AIDS crisis and fight for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS. It emerged from frustration with government inaction, limited medical research, and societal stigma surrounding the disease. ACT UP organized protests, education campaigns, and direct action to demand access to treatments, funding for HIV research, and healthcare equity. Their activism has played a significant role in raising awareness, changing public policy, and improving the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS, making them a key force in the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights and health justice.