The AIDS epidemic is a global emergency that affects people in every country on earth. December 1st is internationally recognised as the international World AIDS Day. On this day, people from around the world come together within a single effort to focus on global shared action and raising public awareness on specific issues related to HIV and AIDS. These issues include the importance of fighting stigma and discrimination and the disproportionate impact of AIDS on women and girls. The fight against AIDS is over twenty five years old.
SPAU was profiled on the international World AIDS Campaign website for its activities to mark the last World AIDS Day. See full article here. Under the “Take the Lead” theme, SPAU challenged development actors and ordinary folk alike to challenge HIV and AIDS discrimination. By the end of the day, 200 people had risen up to the challenge, making their pledges on paper to challenge HIV/AIDS discrimination over the next 12 months in their daily activities. This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Leadership”. Do something to STOP AIDS today.