The 1st December marks World AIDS Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. We remember the millions who have who died from AIDS-related illnesses, stand in solidarity with those living and affected by HIV and strengthen our commitment to fighting HIV and ending AIDS.
The theme of this year's World AIDS day is EQUALIZE. Data from UNAIDS on the global HIV response reveals that during the last two years of COVID-19 and other global crises, progress against the HIV pandemic has faltered, resources have shrunk, and millions of lives are at risk as a result. Four decades into the HIV response, inequalities still persist for the most basic services like testing, treatment, and condoms, and even more so for new technologies. This years slogan "Equalize" is a call to address and overcome the inequalities which perpetuate the AIDS pandemic.
Scroll down to learn about some of the exciting World AIDS Day activities STOPAIDS are organising this year.
Join us in Victoria Park on the 26th November for one of the biggest HIV community events of the year! This run is now sold out but do join us for an amazing line-up of events on the day!
🎶 DJs from Horse Meat Disco and Eagle London 🎶 ☕ Free hot drinks ☕ UK AIDS Memorial Quilt display and HIV Charity stalls 🌟 HIV community heroes exhibition🌟 🎉 MAC Viva Glam after-party at People’s Park Tavern 🎉.
Join us for the Santa in the City run! Starting at 7.00 pm by the Tate Modern, run the 4.5km festive fun run on either the 7th OR 8th December 2022. Would you like to run on behalf of STOPAIDS? Email olivia@stopaids.org.uk to secure a spot.
Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the London festive spirit! Every runner is provided with a 5-piece Santa Suit (Hat, beard, jacket, trousers & belt), runner number & medal...
“We can end AIDS if we end the inequalities which perpetuate it. This World AIDS Day we need everyone to get involved in sharing the message that we will all benefit when we tackle inequalities. To keep everyone safe, to protect everyone’s health, we need to Equalize” UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima
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Created with an image by Dipak Shelare - "Aids Awareness Red Ribbon on white background. "