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World AIDS Day 2006

December 01, 2006

Today, December 1st, is World Aids Day. This year's campaign is a call for accountability, urging every individual and government to get involved in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide. With over 40 million infected around the globe, this disease has quickly become one the leading causes of death. According to the National AIDS Trust:

With “accountability” the theme of this World AIDS Day on 1 December, campaigners across the globe are calling leaders to account not just for good intentions, but for action to make those promises a reality [Worldaidscampaign.com].

Don't just be a bystander, get involved!

1. Wearing a ribbon
2. Talking to people
3. Getting involved in events

Get more info on how you can participate in World AIDS Day 2006 at Worldaidsday.org.

Posted at 08:25 AM by Phil in the HIV & AIDS category/ies.

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