World AIDS Day – December 1st
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December 1st is observed as the World AIDS day internationally. World AIDS Day, observed each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS among people.
AIDS is a vicious pandemic which has killed more than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007.
On each year’s World AIDS day, WHO gives a theme. This year 2009 World AIDS day theme was “Universal Access and Human Rights“.
Previous themes are - “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Lead – Empower – Deliver” and “Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Leadership” of 2008 and 2007 respectively.
The World AIDS day is observed with the symbol of Red Ribbon. The Red Ribbon is the global symbol for solidarity with HIV-positive people and those living with AIDS. It is important that more and more youngsters are made aware of the risks involved concerning AIDS.
The World AIDS day is a perfect way to raise awareness and questions for those who lack knowledge about this killer disease.
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