Red ribbon - it is the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

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The red ribbon supports the 20 Australians diagnosed with HIV each week.

HIV is still here. Wear a red ribbon on World AIDS Day.

Affiliated organisations

Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

http://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au

Queensland World AIDS Day Alliance

Queensland World AIDS Day Alliance

http://www.qldworldaidsday.org.au/

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis & Related Diseases Inc.

Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis & Related Diseases Inc.

http://www.tascahrd.org.au/

Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

Scarlet Alliance - Australian Sex Workers Association

http://www.scarletalliance.org.au/

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