The HIV Support Centre celebrates World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1st December 2009 at The City Hall, Belfast.

The theme for 2009 is Universal Treatment and Human Rights and guest speakers will include Edith Shillue from Bryson House and Ann Hope, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commissioner.

World Aids Day Ribbon

Held on December 1st each year, World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. World AIDS Day is about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education.

The red ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all year round and particularly around World AIDS Day to demonstrate care and concern about HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.

AIDS is a global emergency that affects every country and every city in the world. Right now there are 33 million people living with HIV – 80,000 of those people are in the UK.

Every week in Northern Ireland approximately 2 people are diagnosed with HIV.

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