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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 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
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