World Aids Day 1st December

1st December is World Aids Day, it is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. 

World AIDS Day exists to shine a light on the real experiences of people living with HIV today, while celebrating the strength, resilience and diversity of the communities most affected. It is a moment to inspire the leadership needed to create a future where HIV doesn't stand in the way of anyone's life.

In the UK, more than 105,000 people are living with HIV. Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with the virus. More than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS related illnesses over the past 40 years, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

How to get involved?

World AIDS Day is for everyone. You can join a global community showing solidarity with people living with HIV today and remembering lives lost. There are so many ways you can get involved this World AIDS Day.

Pick up a Red Ribbon The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV. It was first devised in 1991, when twelve artists met to discuss a new project for Visual AIDS, a New York HIV-awareness arts organisation.

Tell Others This World AIDS Day, we're asking: How will you help end HIV stigma? Everyone has a role in challenging stigma and making the world a better place for people living with HIV.

In the Black Country

This Sunday, in collaboration with the City of Wolverhampton Council, and the Wolverhampton Methodist Circuit, there will be a World Aids Day memorial walk at West Park.

The walk will start at 2pm by the bandstand and end with a vigil, held by Deacon Linda Gilson, at the Aid's Memorial Tree, planted in the 1980s.

This event is free to attend and we hope you can join the community to honour those affected by HIV/AIDS, to remember loved ones and raise awareness about the ongoing impact of the disease. This memorial service is to symbolise solidarity, remembrance and to foster a safe and supportive space for those affected by this disease and the stigma still attached to it.

All Under 18s need to be accompanied. Please register your interest for this Walk here: World Aid's Day Memorial Walk Tickets, Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

In Birmingham City Centre, the Council are lighting up the library for World Aids Day, Read this article to learn more:  Lighting up the Library for World Aids Day 2024

The RC Team

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