World AIDS day

We will be supporting World AIDS Day as an opportunity to highlight the importance of using open communication to break down the silence around HIV, and to get people talking about HIV in order to increase their own understanding and the knowledge of those around them.

1 December 2008

World AIDS Day began in 1998 when leaders and health ministers from around the world agreed on a concept of a day as an opportunity for all of us to demonstrate the importance of AIDS and show solidarity for the cause.

In 2008 this principle remains the same.

On the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day the face and response to AIDS has changed, whilst many of these changes are positive this anniversary offers us the opportunity to highlight what still needs to be done.

Over the years the rapid change and improvements in HIV seen in medical care have not been matched by improvements in the real quality of life of many people living with the virus. Stigma and prejudice still exist and millions in the developing world continue to die unnecessarily.

There are now over 33 million people living with HIV worldwide including 2.5 million children and the number of HIV positive people is still increasing in the UK.

The Red Ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.
We all have something to contribute.

Together we can make a difference - wear the ribbon.

Also why not come to our event – “handbags and gladrags” on Friday 29 November from 8pm to midnight in the members room County Hall.

World AIDS day

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