Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu, is the newest  Madrina of the Latino Commission on AIDS. Her role as the organization’s 2022 ambassador to  promote HIV and AIDS education and prevention was announced recently in  New York City.  We at HOMBRE were in attendance and next week will be bringing you an exclusive interview, as the organization prepares to host its annual Cielo Gala on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Cipriani Wall Street in New  York.

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu – 2022 ‘MADRINA’ Of The Latino Commission On AIDS

“We welcome Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu as our 2022 Madrina and to our family of  ambassadors from across the world that could have only been made possible by the Miss  Universe Organization,” said Guillermo Chacon, President of the Latino Commission on AIDS.  “This year marks the 15th anniversary of our partnership with the Miss Universe Organization,  and we are so thankful for their support of our common cause. We look forward to working with  our newest Madrina to amplify our education, prevention, and treatment messages in our Latino  communities throughout the globe.”

Sandhu, who was born in the village of Kohali in Gurdaspur district, Punjab, draws her  inspiration from her mother, who broke generations of patriarchy to become a successful  gynecologist and led her family. Driven to support other women the same way, Harnaaz grew  up working with her mother at health camps addressing women’s health and menstrual hygiene.  

Deeply conscious of the privilege her mother’s struggles have gifted her, Harnaaz today is a  strong advocate for women’s empowerment, particularly their constitutional rights to education,  careers, and their freedom of choice. Professionally, Harnaaz is an actor, who hopes to portray  characters that break stereotypes that the world has of women.

Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu – 2022 ‘MADRINA’ Of The Latino Commission On AIDS

“I am so honored to be named and serve as the 2022 Madrina of the Latino Commission on  AIDS,” said Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu. “More than half of nearly 40 million people living  with HIV around the world are women and girls. In this role, I intend to take steps and make  special efforts to educate and support women and girls about HIV and AIDS.”  

Miss Universe Sandhu Harnaaz will make her first official appearance as Madrina of the  Commission at its annual Cielo Gala on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Cipriani Wall Street in New  York. The Cielo Gala is an important platform to recognize the work of those who support the  Commission’s goals of ending HIV and AIDS and improving overall health outcomes and  wellness for the Latinx community. The 2022 Gala will pay tribute to the music industry and its  efforts to fight AIDS, celebrate 15 years of the Commission’s Latinos in the South program, and  raise funds to continue its services in the South.

For more information on how to donate or buy tickets, please visit www.cielolatino.org.

All event photos of Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu – 2022 ‘MADRINA’ Of The Latino Commission On AIDS – exclusively for HOMBRE Magazine by Paul Tirado