What is the theme of 2021 World AIDS Day?

What is the theme of 2021 World AIDS Day?

The theme of World AIDS Day 2021 is “End inequalities. End AIDS”. With a special focus on reaching people left behind, WHO and its partners are highlighting the growing inequalities in access to essential HIV services.

What was the theme for World AIDS Day 2009?

This year’s theme “Human Rights and Universal Access” addresses the critical need to protect human rights and ensure universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.

In what year was the first World AIDS Day?

1988
Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever international day for global health. Every year, United Nations agencies, governments and civil society join together to campaign around specific themes related to HIV.

What does the red ribbon symbolize?

The red ribbon is a symbol for Multiple Sclerosis, drunk driving prevention, drug prevention and for the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Red Ribbon Foundation, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Canadian Multiple Sclerosis Society are examples of organizations that utilize the red ribbon symbol.

What is orange ribbon for?

Worldwide. The orange ribbon is used for the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is held in March and coincides with Australia’s Harmony Day. The ribbon shows awareness of racial tolerance, or cultural diversity.

What are purple ribbons for?

A light purple or lavender ribbon often is used to represent all cancers as a whole. Sometimes, many different ribbons are combined together to represent all cancers. Uncommon or rare cancers may be represented by a black-and-white zebra print ribbon.

What is the GREY ribbon for?

Grey: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Brain Tumors, Allergies, Brain Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, Aphasia, Mental Illness (Borderline Personality Disorder) Pearl: Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Mesothelioma, Lung Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia.