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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,[1] and an estimated 33.2 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007,[2] 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,[3] of which about 270,000 were children. [4]
About the Day
The Facts
Resources
Take Action
World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988. World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.
The FactsOver a million Americans are estimated to be living with HIV. Worldwide an estimated 33 million people are living with HIV.
Resources- Join us in Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day 2009
- Posters and Other Resources
Download and customize these posters to promote your World AIDS Day events!
Poster show and other World AIDS Day resources from PEPFAR - Fact sheets
Download HIV/AIDS fact sheets, post them on bulletin boards, share with local newspapers, and distribute them at events! - Read about the CDC's HIV Incidence Data
- Websites
AIDS.gov: provides US Government HIV/AIDS information.
PEPFAR.gov: the official website of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
worldaidscampaign.org: brochures and information about events worldwide. - Mobile Resources
To find an HIV Testing location near you in the United States, send a text message with your ZIP code to KNOWIT (566948) or visit www.hivtest.org. - Events
Find local events and list your activities here.
