December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
Started on 1st December 1988, World AIDS Day is about raising money, increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. The World AIDS Day theme for 2010 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. World AIDS Day is important for reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.
According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.3 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. During 2009 some 2.6 million people became newly infected with the virus and an estimated 1.8 million people died from AIDS.1
The vast majority of people with HIV and AIDS live in lower- and middle-income countries. But HIV today is a threat to men, women and children on all continents around the world.
Scores of cities and communities all over the world will dim the lights this December 1st to mark World AIDS Day as part of the Light for Rights campaign which focuses on human rights, HIV and AIDS.
Remember to dim you lights tonight ... and I thought this song would be appropriate.
3 comments:
Each year--except for this one, I have posted a very personal AIDS story, on December 1st....I know over 40 people who died from AIDS related causes and about 12 people living with HIV right now---some for a very long time, thanks to "The Cocktail". It seems like AIDS has taken a back seat in the conciousness of most people...And it is understandable, in a way....But, I think it is WONDERFUL that there will be a unifiying 'act' that we can all do tonight, to show our support and commitment.
I was also Co-Chair, along with Betty G. of an AIDS Benefit, for twenty years....She is STILL the Chair. Because of my Health Issues, I am no longer involved, but my heart certainly is.
Great Post, my dear Maeve....!
Thank You for reminding us !
and for all of your facts.
Great post. I'm late catching it, but it's never too late to remember those who passed and those still suffering.
Thanks cuz
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