| 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, and an estimated 33.2 million people worldwide live with HIV as of 2007, 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, of which about 270,000 were children.
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Sl No
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Year
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Theme
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1
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1988
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Communication |
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2
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1989
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Youth |
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3
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1990
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Women and AIDS |
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4
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1991
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Sharing the Challenge |
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5
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1992
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Community Commitment |
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6
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1993
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Act |
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7
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1994
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AIDS and the Family |
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8
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1995
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Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities |
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9
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1996
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One World. One Hope |
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10
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1997
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Children Living in a World with AIDS |
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11
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1998
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Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People |
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12
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1999
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Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People |
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13
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2000
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AIDS: Men Make a Difference |
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14
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2001
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I care. Do you? |
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15
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2002
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Stigma and Discrimination |
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16
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2003
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Stigma and Discrimination |
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17
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2004
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Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS |
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18
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2005
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Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise |
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19
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2006
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Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Accountability |
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20
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2007
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Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Leadership |
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21
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2008
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Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Lead – Empower – Deliver |
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22
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2009
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Universal Access and Human Rights |
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23
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2010
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Universal Access and Human Rights |
World AIDS Day Special Programme schedule
| Sl No |
Date |
Programme |
Place |
Supported by |
| 1 |
Dec.1 2010 |
Nellai Surttam Zonal Meeting for PLHIV (East) |
Deaf & Dump School Campus, Palayamkottai. |
Malteser International & Pro-Vision |
| 2 |
Dec.1 2010 |
PLHIV Get-to gether |
Crisis Hall, Perumalpuram. |
YWCA – Palayamkottai. |
| 3 |
Dec.1 2010 |
AIDS Awarness & Poster Exhibition |
Conference Hall, Sidha College, Palayamkottai. |
Sidha college |
| 4 |
Dec.8 2010 |
Training to Medical & Paramedical Staff on HIV Care |
Private Hospitals, Tirunelveli. |
Malteser International & Pro-Vision |
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