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World AIDS Day - 1 December

Summary: World AIDS Day has been held on 1 December every year since 1988 and was the first ever global health awareness day. World AIDS day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

World AIDS Day has been held on 1 December every year since 1988 and was the first ever global health awareness day. World AIDS day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. In 1991 the red ribbon, worn on World AIDS day, became an international symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV/AIDS.

The World AIDS day website has a huge amount of information about the awareness day and about HIV/AIDS generally:

Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. But despite this, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others from HIV, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is important as it reminds the public and Government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV and put your knowledge into action. If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today - you can use this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and with respect and understanding. Click here to find out the facts.

The Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) - the leading and largest HIV and sexual health charity in the UK - are asking people to Stand Up and Stand Out this World AIDS day. You can also find a list of suggestions of how you can raise awareness: THT – events.

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