Red ribbon world wide tour

Let`s talk HIV all around the world . Let´s end the stigma . Let´s stop the infections . Let´s stop AIDS and HIV !

It would be nice if you took a picture of the Red ribbon and posted it when you log 

AIDS awareness origin

The Red Ribbon Project was created by the New York-based Visual AIDSArtists Caucus in 1991.

1. Remain anonymous as individuals and to credit the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus as a whole in the creation of the Red Ribbon Project, and not to list any individual as the creator of the Red Ribbon Project;
2. Keep the image copyright free, so that no individual or organization would profit from the use of the red ribbon;
3. The Red Ribbon should be used as a consciousness raising symbol, not as a commercial or trademark tool.

The artists who formed the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus wished to create a visual symbol to demonstrate compassion for people living with AIDS and their caregivers. Inspired by the yellow ribbons honoring American soldiers serving in the Gulf war, the color red was chosen for its, "connection to blood and the idea of passion -- not only anger, but love, like a valentine." First worn publicly by Jeremy Irons at the 1991 Tony Awards, the ribbon soon became renowned as an international symbol of AIDS awareness, becoming a politically correct fashion accessory on the lapels of celebrities.

At the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, London on Easter Sunday 1992, more than 100,000 red ribbons were distributed among the audience by Red Ribbon International, with performers such as George Michael wearing one. The Red Ribbon continues to be a powerful force in the fight to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS and in the lobbying efforts to increase funding for AIDS services and research.
( From Wikipedia )

Approximately 33 million people worldwide are estimated to be infected, and the virus has since its outbreak claimed around 30 million lives (2013)

Around seven thousand estimated infected every day and more than 5,700 die each day in HIV-related diseases

HIV is transmitted through blood, semen and vaginal secretions.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation believe that AIDS can be beaten. Their goal is to create an AIDS free future for everybody in this world. With enough support, love and creativity, we know this is possible.

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AIDS is the most devastating disease the modern world has ever known. By the end of the 20th Century, 50 years worth of public health gains were annihilated by AIDS. This is an unnecessary tragedy.

The biggest weapon we have to fight this is in all of us - compassion. We believe that through our network of kind, amazing, creative friends we can overcome these stigmas and motivate scientists, aid workers and politicians to end AIDS. With your help, we can pioneer ways to prevent HIV from spreading and help people deal with its effects.
This way we can keep the dream of an AIDS free future alive.