AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power

ACT UP, or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, is an advocacy group founded in 1987 to combat the AIDS crisis. Its members work to raise awareness, promote better medical research, and improve treatment and policies related to HIV/AIDS. ACT UP emphasizes activist strategies to challenge government and healthcare institutions, aiming for accelerated medical responses, reduced stigma, and increased resources for those affected. The organization is known for its direct-action approach, drawing attention to AIDS issues and pushing for urgent change in how society and institutions address the epidemic.