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Red
Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It
is being worn by increasing number of people around the world to
demonstrate their care and concern about HIV and AIDS - for those
who are living with HIV, for those who are ill, for those who have
died and for those who care for and support those directly |
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affected.
The Red Ribbon offers a symbol of hope and support for those living
with HIV, for the continuing education of those not infected, for
maximum efforts to find effective treatments, cures or vaccines
and for those who have lost friends, family members or loved ones
to AIDS. But the Red Ribbons are not enough. The Red Ribbon is only
a useful symbol in the long run, when attached to words and deeds
that actually make a difference.
If you are offered a Red Ribbon, you are asked to take it and wear
it as a tribute to the millions of people living with or affected
by HIV / AIDS worldwide. Anyone can wear a Red Ribbon. There is
no ‘official’ Red Ribbon. You can make your own to wear.
Wearing a Red Ribbon is the first step in the fight against HIV
/ AIDS. It can be worn on any day of the year, but especially on
World AIDS Day (i.e. 1st December). The next step is to do something
more for those suffering from HIV / AIDS |
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