World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 33.2 million people living with HIV, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 3.1 million (between 2.8 and 3.6 million) lives in 2005, of which more than half a million (570,000) were children. The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world. From its inception until 2004, UNAIDS spearheaded the World AIDS Day campaign, choosing annual themes in consultation with other global health organizations. In 2005 this responsibility was turned over to World AIDS Campaign (WAC), who chose Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise as the main theme for World AIDS Day observances through 2010, with more specific sub-taglines chosen annually. This theme is not specific to World AIDS Day, but is used year-round in WAC's efforts to highlight HIV/AIDS awareness within the context of other major global events including the G8 Summit. World AIDS Campaign also conducts “in-country” campaigns throughout the world, like the Student Stop AIDS Campaign, an infection-awareness campaign targeting young people throughout the UK. Since 1995 the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.
Different themes prevailed for different years. They were in 1988 Communication; 1989 Youth; 1990 Women and AIDS; 1991 Sharing the Challenge; 1992 Community Commitment; 1993 Act, 1994 AIDS and the Family; 1995 Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities; 1996 One World: One Hope; 1997 Children Living in a World with AIDS; 1998 Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign with Young People; 1999 Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People; 2000 AIDS: Men Make a Difference; 2001 I care: Do you? 2002 Stigma and Discrimination; 2003 Stigma and Discrimination; 2004 Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS; 2005 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise; 2006 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Accountability; and 2007 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership. This year has of 2008 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership.
Banners were displayed in various parts of the world: at the European Commission building, Brussels; a large red ribbon hangs between columns in the north portico of the White House, USA on November 30, 2007; and a 67 m long "condom" on the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, Argentina, part of an awareness campaign for the 2005. It is common to hold memorials to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS on this day. Government and health officials also observed, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics.
2008 World AIDS Day has a difference from other days observed in the past. Individuals and organisations from around the world shall come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. It marks the 20th anniversary. Whilst we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done. This year materials are available online. Click here to download resources. But the mail version of the World AIDS Day materials is sold out. You may Download World AIDS Day materials for 2008. Enter your World AIDS Day event on our INTERNATIONAL WORLD AIDS DAY CALENDAR. Let us read more about leadership and why 2008 is the time to LEAD-EMPOWER-DELIVER. Let us learn more about events and SMS pledge campaign happening for World AIDS Day in India. Read about what happened on World AIDS Day in 2007. Find out about more information about themes and resources for World AIDS Day 2007, 2006 and 2005. View the campaigner tools available for 2008, 2007 and 2006. You may continue to check back for updates on events and resources. If you would like them to inform you about World AIDS Day update via email, you may go to the Internet ‘sign up’.
Leadership pledges now online! During the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City, people from around the world made their pledges to stop AIDS. Within this section, you will see some of the pledge videos and photos. To view all of the videos made during the conference, you may visit YouTube site. You may email for more information to: info@worldaidscampaign.org.
Eventually our thoughts and feelings are with the AIDS victims and should treat them as our children.Let us take care of ourselves. It’s a serious sin to violate the Rules for prevention.
Thank you.
God bless.
Dr S R Mangang
President, ifop
World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, with an estimated 33.2 million people living with HIV, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed an estimated 3.1 million (between 2.8 and 3.6 million) lives in 2005, of which more than half a million (570,000) were children. The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world. From its inception until 2004, UNAIDS spearheaded the World AIDS Day campaign, choosing annual themes in consultation with other global health organizations. In 2005 this responsibility was turned over to World AIDS Campaign (WAC), who chose Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise as the main theme for World AIDS Day observances through 2010, with more specific sub-taglines chosen annually. This theme is not specific to World AIDS Day, but is used year-round in WAC's efforts to highlight HIV/AIDS awareness within the context of other major global events including the G8 Summit. World AIDS Campaign also conducts “in-country” campaigns throughout the world, like the Student Stop AIDS Campaign, an infection-awareness campaign targeting young people throughout the UK. Since 1995 the President of the United States has made an official proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.
Different themes prevailed for different years. They were in 1988 Communication; 1989 Youth; 1990 Women and AIDS; 1991 Sharing the Challenge; 1992 Community Commitment; 1993 Act, 1994 AIDS and the Family; 1995 Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities; 1996 One World: One Hope; 1997 Children Living in a World with AIDS; 1998 Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign with Young People; 1999 Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People; 2000 AIDS: Men Make a Difference; 2001 I care: Do you? 2002 Stigma and Discrimination; 2003 Stigma and Discrimination; 2004 Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS; 2005 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise; 2006 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Accountability; and 2007 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership. This year has of 2008 Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership.
Banners were displayed in various parts of the world: at the European Commission building, Brussels; a large red ribbon hangs between columns in the north portico of the White House, USA on November 30, 2007; and a 67 m long "condom" on the Obelisk of Buenos Aires, Argentina, part of an awareness campaign for the 2005. It is common to hold memorials to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS on this day. Government and health officials also observed, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics.
2008 World AIDS Day has a difference from other days observed in the past. Individuals and organisations from around the world shall come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. It marks the 20th anniversary. Whilst we have come a long ways since 1988, there is still much more to be done. This year materials are available online. Click here to download resources. But the mail version of the World AIDS Day materials is sold out. You may Download World AIDS Day materials for 2008. Enter your World AIDS Day event on our INTERNATIONAL WORLD AIDS DAY CALENDAR. Let us read more about leadership and why 2008 is the time to LEAD-EMPOWER-DELIVER. Let us learn more about events and SMS pledge campaign happening for World AIDS Day in India. Read about what happened on World AIDS Day in 2007. Find out about more information about themes and resources for World AIDS Day 2007, 2006 and 2005. View the campaigner tools available for 2008, 2007 and 2006. You may continue to check back for updates on events and resources. If you would like them to inform you about World AIDS Day update via email, you may go to the Internet ‘sign up’.
Leadership pledges now online! During the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City, people from around the world made their pledges to stop AIDS. Within this section, you will see some of the pledge videos and photos. To view all of the videos made during the conference, you may visit YouTube site. You may email for more information to: info@worldaidscampaign.org.
Eventually our thoughts and feelings are with the AIDS victims and should treat them as our children.Let us take care of ourselves. It’s a serious sin to violate the Rules for prevention.
Thank you.
God bless.
Dr S R Mangang
President, ifop
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