I've made a pledge.
World AIDS day is Monday, December 1st.
World AIDS Day began in 1988 when health
ministers from around the world met and
agreed on the concept of the day as an
opportunity for all of us to come together to
demonstrate the importance of AIDS and
show solidarity for the cause. In 2008, this
underlining principle of solidarity and
awareness remains the same.
We have only two years to go for “the
goal of universal access to comprehensive
prevention programmes, treatment, care
and support by 2010”[2006 Political
Declaration on AIDS].
To achieve this goal, leadership and action is
needed now. Governments must deliver on
the promises they have made. Communities
must encourage leadership of its members.
Individuals must feel empowered to access
treatment, to know their rights and take
action against stigma and discrimination,
and to know and use methods of prevention
against receiving and transmitting HIV.
Now, more than ever is the time to
lead - empower - deliver.
For more information visit: http://www.worldaidscampaign.org
World AIDS Day began in 1988 when health
ministers from around the world met and
agreed on the concept of the day as an
opportunity for all of us to come together to
demonstrate the importance of AIDS and
show solidarity for the cause. In 2008, this
underlining principle of solidarity and
awareness remains the same.
We have only two years to go for “the
goal of universal access to comprehensive
prevention programmes, treatment, care
and support by 2010”[2006 Political
Declaration on AIDS].
To achieve this goal, leadership and action is
needed now. Governments must deliver on
the promises they have made. Communities
must encourage leadership of its members.
Individuals must feel empowered to access
treatment, to know their rights and take
action against stigma and discrimination,
and to know and use methods of prevention
against receiving and transmitting HIV.
Now, more than ever is the time to
lead - empower - deliver.
For more information visit: http://www.worldaidscampaign.org