ACT UP/New York

ACT UP/New York is a protest and advocacy organization founded in 1987 to fight the AIDS epidemic. It mobilizes individuals to raise awareness, influence policy, and improve healthcare for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Known for direct action campaigns, it aims to accelerate research, ensure access to treatment, and combat stigma associated with the disease. ACT UP operates through grassroots activism, engaging diverse communities to effect social and systemic change, ultimately working toward ending the AIDS crisis and supporting affected individuals.