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December 1st, 2004! - World Aids Day!
According to UNAIDS estimates, there were 37.2 million adults and
2.2 million children living with HIV at the end of 2004, and during the year 4.9 million new people became infected with the
virus. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS before they
are 35. 95% of the total number of people with HIV/AIDS live in the developing world. But HIV still remains a threat to people
of all ages and nationalities.Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS is the theme of the 2004 World AIDS day
Millions of new cases of HIV are still being diagnosed each year and the only way we can
stop it spreading is by creating a more AIDS-aware society in which everyone takes action. This may be as simple as learning more about HIV and AIDS, donating to an AIDS organization, volunteering your time, getting tested, or practicing safer sex. No matter how small or large your contribution of time or money to the HIV/AIDS
community, everyone who participates makes a difference.
The Red Ribbon
The Red Ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is
worn by people all year round 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.
The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort, and as a result there
is no official red ribbon, and many people make their own. It’s easily done – just use some ordinary red ribbon
and a safety pin!
How you can support world AIDS Day
- By raising awareness of HIV and AIDS in your area.
- By wearing a red ribbon, and asking others to do the same.
- Protect yourself - this is the first and best way to stop the spread
of HIV.
- If you are worried - get tested.
At school or work
- Have a dressing up, down or fancy dress day
- Put up some posters - get people talking
- Sell red ribbons
- Organise a creative writing/poster campaign
- Set up a debate or a quiz – there’re lots of ideas for
topics on our site
- Cook an international meal or have a cake sale
- Arrange a sponsored three-legged race or balloon release
- Get your friends, family, colleagues or pupils to express their feelings
and expand their knowledge about AIDS
- Use your imagination!
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