ACTION ALERT: Marking World AIDS Day December 1st
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WE REMEMBER
World AIDS Day, designated 1 December every year since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection,
and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health
officials, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the
world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and
control.
World AIDS Day is one of the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization(WHO), along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunization Week, World Tuberculosis Day,World No Tobacco Day, World Malaria Day and World Hepatitis Day.[2] Since 1995, the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day.
As
of 2013, AIDS has killed more than 36 million people worldwide
(1981-2012), and an estimated 35.3 million people are living with HIV,[3] making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improved access to antiretroviral treatment in
many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claims an estimated 2
million lives each year, of which about 270,000 are children
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ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY
WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY?
World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December
each year and 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 was the first ever
global health day, held for the first time in 1988.
WHY IS WORLD AIDS DAY IMPORTANT?
Over
100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally there are an
estimated 34 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only
being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV
or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
Today,
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. Despite this, each year in the UK around 6,000 people are
diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect
themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality
for many people living with the condition.
World
AIDS Day is important because 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.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ON WORLD AIDS DAY?
World
AIDS Day is an opportunity to show support to and solidarity with the
millions of people living with HIV. Wearing a red ribbon is one simple
way to do this. Find out where you can get a red ribbon.
World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and
show your support for people living with HIV. If you feel inspired to
hold an event, such as a bake sale, or simply sell red ribbons, visit our fundraising page. If you’d like to see events that others are holding please visit our events page.
BUT WHAT ABOUT AFTER WORLD AIDS DAY?
Although
World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to talk about HIV, it is
important to keep the momentum going all year round. Sign up to NAT's newsletter which
will keep you up to date with all the new developments in HIV and the
work of the National AIDS Trust, or visit our website, HIVaware, for more information.
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