正视艾滋 关注世界艾滋病日(图)

　　World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. It is common to hold memorials to honor persons who have died from HIV/AIDS on this day. Government and health officials also observe the event, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. 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。

　　AIDS has killed more than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007, and an estimated 33.2 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007, 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 2 million lives in 2007, of which about 270,000 were children。

　　Started in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about raising awareness, education and fighting prejudice. World AIDS Day is also important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done。

　　World AIDS Day 2010 is all about raising awareness to tackle HIV prejudice and help stop the spread of HIV。

　　Themes for World Aids Day

　　The theme for world AIDS day 2003 is Stigma and Discrimination. Each year there is a particular theme chosen for World AIDS Day, and for the last fourteen years the themes have been as follows:

　　2010

　　Keep the light on HIV and human rights 正视艾滋，重视权益，点亮反歧视之光

　　2009

　　Universal Access and Human Rights 普遍可及和人权

　　2008

　　Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Lead - Empower - Deliver 遏制艾滋 履行承诺

　　2007

　　Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Leadership 遏制艾滋 履行承诺

　　2006

　　Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise - Accountability 遏制艾滋 履行承诺

　　2005

　　Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise 遏制艾滋 履行承诺

　　2004

　　Women and AIDS 注妇女，抗击艾滋

　　2003

　　Stigma and Discrimination 相互关爱，共享生命

　　2002

　　Stigma and Discrimination 相互关爱，共享生命

　　2001

　　I care. Do you? 你我同参与

　　2000

　　AIDS : Men make a difference 男士责无旁贷

　　1999

　　Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children and Young People 倾听、学习、尊重

　　1998

　　Force For Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People 青少年--迎战艾滋病的生力军

　　1997

　　Children Living in a World with AIDS 艾滋病与儿童

　　1996

　　One World, One Hope 一个世界，一个希望

　　1995

　　Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities 共享权益，同担责任

　　1994

　　AIDS and the Family 家庭与艾滋病

　　1993

　　Time to Act 时不我待，行动起来

　　1992

　　Community Commitment 预防艾滋病，全社会的责任

　　1991

　　Sharing the Challenge 共同迎接艾滋病的挑战

　　1990

　　Women & AIDS 妇女和艾滋病

　　1989

　　Our Lives,Our World----Let's Take Care of Each Other 我们的生活，我们的世界——让我们相互关照

　　1988

　　Join the Worldwide Effort 全球共讨，征服有期

　　The Red Ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around world AIDS day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment。

　　The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort, and as a result there is no official red ribbon, and many people make their own. To make your own ribbons, get some ordinary red ribbon, about 1.5 cms wide and cut it into strips about 15 cms long. Then fold at the top into an inverted "V" shape and put a safety pin through the centre which you use to attach the ribbon to your clothing。