Since 1988, communities worldwide have marked this day to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and to promote understanding, compassion, and solidarity.

Why World AIDS Day Matters

• Over 105,000 people in the UK are living with HIV.
• Globally, around 38 million people live with the virus.
• Thanks to modern treatment, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives, and we now have the tools to prevent onward transmission.

However, HIV is still widely misunderstood, and many people continue to face stigma in daily life, including in workplaces, schools, housing, and healthcare. World AIDS Day is an opportunity to challenge this stigma and champion the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of people living with HIV.

The Symbol of the Red Ribbon

The Red Ribbon is recognized worldwide as a symbol of support for people living with HIV. Created in 1991 by a group of artists, it represents love, compassion, and solidarity.

How You Can Take Part

You can support World AIDS Day in several ways:

• Wear a Red Ribbon to show your support.
• Share information to raise awareness.
• Support charities such as the National AIDS Trust, who work to protect the rights of people living with HIV.

Beyond World AIDS Day

The UK has a national goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030. This remains achievable with continued education, awareness, access to treatment, and collective commitment to ending stigma.

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