The first demonstration of solidarity with individuals living with HIV, along with the commemoration of those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, was held in 1988.

Each year, the United Nations agency, national governments, and civil society organizations collaborate to advocate for specific issues related to HIV.

1.    Awareness campaigns and educational events are organized globally across various regions.

2.    Many individuals wear a red ribbon, an internationally recognized symbol of solidarity with people living with HIV.

3.    Individuals living with HIV are provided platforms to voice their concerns and highlight key issues impacting their lives.

4.    Networks of individuals living with HIV, along with community-based AIDS organizations, engage in mobilization efforts to support affected communities and generate financial resources for their initiatives.

5.    The ongoing activities emphasize the current state of the AIDS epidemic, drawing widespread attention to its persistence and implications.

The global response to AIDS remains crucial, serving as a reminder to individuals and governments that the HIV epidemic is far from eradicated. Securing additional financial resources to support AIDS-related initiatives is essential for raising awareness about HIV's impact on people's lives, combating stigma and discrimination, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with HIV.

Key themes over the past 36 years:

1.    A United World Against AIDS (1988)

2.    Our Lives, Our World: Promoting Mutual Care (1989)

3.    The Impact of AIDS on Women (1990)

4.    Collective Action to Address the Challenge of AIDS (1991)

5.    AIDS: Fostering Commitment and Community Acceptance (1992)

6.    A Call to Action Against AIDS (1993)

7.    AIDS and Its Impact on Families (1994)

8.    Shared Rights and Shared Responsibilities in Combating AIDS (1995)

9.    One World, One Hope: A Unified Approach to AIDS (1996)

10.                   Children in a World Affected by AIDS (1997)

11. Driving Force for Change – A global campaign to mobilize young people (1998).

12. Listen, Learn, Live! – A worldwide initiative engaging children and youth (1999).

13. AIDS: Much Depends on Men – Highlighting the role of men in HIV prevention (2000).

14. I Care, Don’t You? – A campaign emphasizing shared responsibility in combating AIDS (2001).

15. Stigma and Discrimination – Addressing the impact of societal biases on HIV/AIDS (2002).

16. Stigma and Discrimination – Continuing efforts to reduce stigma associated with HIV/AIDS (2003).

17. Women, Girls, and HIV/AIDS – Focusing on the gendered impact of the epidemic (2004).

18. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise. – Advocating for sustained commitment to AIDS prevention (2005).

19. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise: Accountability – Emphasizing accountability in combating AIDS (2006).

20. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise: Leadership – Calling for leadership in addressing the epidemic (2007).

21. Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise: Lead, Inspire, Get Results – Inspiring action and measurable outcomes (2008).

22. Universal Access and Human Rights – Promoting equitable access to HIV prevention and care (2009).

23. Universal Access and Human Rights – Reinforcing the global commitment to health equity (2010).

24. Getting to Zero – Aiming for zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths (2011).

25. Together We Will End AIDS – Strengthening collective efforts to eliminate HIV/AIDS (2012).

26. Fighting Discrimination – Combating prejudice to ensure dignity for those living with HIV (2013).

27. Bridging the Gap – Addressing disparities in HIV/AIDS prevention and care (2014).

28. Accelerating the AIDS Response – Enhancing global action to combat HIV/AIDS (2015).

29. Vote for HIV Prevention – Prioritizing prevention strategies through advocacy and action (2016).

30. My Health, My Right – Empowering individuals to claim their health rights (2017).

31. Know Your Status – Encouraging widespread HIV testing and awareness (2018).

32. Communities Making a Difference – Highlighting the role of communities in fighting AIDS (2019).

33. International Solidarity, Shared Responsibility – Advocating for global collaboration in combating HIV/AIDS (2020).

34. End Inequality. End AIDS. End Pandemics. – Addressing interconnected global health challenges (2021).

35. Time for Equality – Promoting equity as a cornerstone of the AIDS response (2022).

36. Leadership is for Communities – Recognizing community leadership in HIV/AIDS initiatives (2023).

37. Choose the Right Path – The Path of Human Rights – Advocating for a rights-based approach to ending HIV/AIDS (2024).

I would really like to tell young people to learn more about HIV/AIDS and to take care of their health and protect each other. Good health to all!!!

 

Sharipova M. M. - associate professor of the department of children’s diseases №2

translated by Ismoilov R.

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