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AIDS is one of the most severe health issues in the society. It stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS is an acquired disease caused by HIV and affects the immune system of the body. It deteriorates the defence mechanism of the body to fight against infection. Many people don’t know the causes and preventive tips against AIDS. so, a special day is dedicated to celebrating World AIDS Day. It is celebrated on 1 December every year to spread awareness about AIDS and support the survivors. Stay tuned and read this article to get further details about World AIDS Day 2023!
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Why is World AIDS Day Important?
World AIDS Day is an important event held to commemorate and support the people suffering from HIV/AIDS.
On this day UNIAIDS along with several other organizations such as WHO, the UN, and many work together and do campaigning to support and educate people about the symptoms and treatment of AIDS.
It was first celebrated on 1 December 1988 and since then, every year the entire world has united to fight against this disease and eradicate it from the world.
As per an estimate by WHO, in 2022, 2.2 million people living in the western Pacific region were detected infected with human immunodeficiency virus. And the communities living with those infected patients were at high risk of developing HIV/AIDS. Therefore, this year’s theme is focusing on communities and to achieve the aim of eliminating AIDS by 2023.
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World AIDS Day Theme 2023
The theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is “Let Communities Lead”. This theme emphasizes the fact that change does not take place in a single day. It takes time and effort to reflect the change in the society. On World AIDS Day, people from different communities unite to support people living with HIV and pay condolence to those people who died due to AIDS.
Previous Year Theme of World AIDS Day
Here is the list of previous year’s theme of World AIDS Day from 1988 to 2023:
2023: Let Communities Lead
2022: Equalize
2021: End inequalities. End AIDS. End pandemics.
2020: Global solidarity, shared responsibility
2019: Communities make a difference
2018: Know your status
2017: My health, my right
2016: Hands up for HIV prevention
2015: On the Fast-Track to End AIDS
2014: Close the gap
2013: Zero discrimination
2012: Together we will end AIDS
2011: Getting to zero
2010: Universal access and human rights
2009: Universal access and human rights
2008: Stop AIDS. Keep the promise—lead, empower, deliver
2007: Stop AIDS. Keep the promise—leadership
2006: Stop AIDS. Keep the promise—accountability
2005: Stop AIDS. Keep the promise
2004: Women, girls, HIV and AIDS
2003: Stigma and discrimination
2002: Stigma and discrimination
2001: I care, do you?
2000: AIDS: men make a difference
1999: Listen, learn, live! World AIDS campaign with children and young people
1998: Force for Change—world AIDS campaign with young people
1997: Children living in a world of AIDS
1996: One world, one hope
1995: Shared rights, shared responsibilities
1994: AIDS and the family
1993: Time to act
1992: AIDS—a community commitment
1991: Sharing the challenge
1990: Women and AIDS
1989: Our lives, our world—let’s take care of each other
1988: A World United Against AIDS
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FAQs
World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December so that it can get global recognition. this day was strategically planned on this day because 1 December falls after the major annual news cycle. thus, it will get huge media coverage and it also precedes the Christmas holidays. this date also aligns with the International focus on human rights and development.
The theme for World AIDS Day 2023 is “Let Communities Unite.”
It is an important annual event because it is dedicated to spreading awareness about AIDS and supporting the people infected with HIV and suffering from AIDS.
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