Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative

WHAI is a community-based response to HIV and AIDS among cis and trans women in Ontario that takes into account the structural and societal factors that increase women’s risk factors for HIV. This initiative, located in 16 AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) throughout the province, is funded by the AIDS Bureau of the ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

The goals of WHAI are to:

  • Reduce HIV transmission among women
  • Enhance local community capacity to address HIV and AIDS
  • Build safe environments to support women and their HIV and AIDS-related needs

RESOURCES

HIV Prevention Medications: PrEP, PEP & PIP

Publication date: 2025
Women’s HIV risk is often unrecognized and overlooked, resulting in less awareness about HIV prevention options, especially surrounding HIV prevention medications. Awareness can be impacted by stigma, systemic barriers, and personal circumstances. This resource is...

Pregnancy, Opioid Toxicity & Death

Publication date: 2025
Fatal and non-fatal drug toxicity ratios are at a crisis point among those who are pregnant and newly parenting in Ontario. This trend is happening amongst reports that overdose and drug toxicity is decreasing; overdose prevention and harm reduction services are being...

PIP & Women*: What You Need To Know

Publication date: 2024
Learn more about PIP – a prescription for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which is a 28-day course of HIV medications you can take to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection after a potential exposure to HIV.
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