"In the face of the grave threat posed by HIV/AIDS, we have to rise above our differences and combine our efforts to save our people. History will judge us harshly if we fail to do something right now.”
Nelson Mandela, Durban International AIDS Conference (June 2000)
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Wear a red ribbon
The red ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It is a simple way in which we can, as individuals or in groups, declare our support, and raise money for services, for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Anyone can wear a red ribbon. No matter who you are, you can demonstrate that you have an understanding of the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS by wearing a Red Ribbon, and showing that you care.
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Worship
Your church, youth group, women's or men's group, prayer circle, club or school is encouraged to join people all over the world in prayer as we observe World AIDS Day. Why not plan a special order of worship on World AIDS Day or the weekend before or after?
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Our colleagues at Cafod have also put together a wonderful resource of prayers to help you with this.
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Attend a World Aids Day event
Join in on the numerous campaigns and events that are taking place all around Australia leading up to, and on, World Aids Day. Events include Walk for Aids in NSW, Candlelight Memorial in South Australia, Toy Drive for Kids in Victoria, and many, many more.
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The Human Toll of HIV/AIDS
To truly make a difference we have an obligation to stay informed, be active, and help end discrimination for people suffering HIV/AIDS.
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has ravaged Tanzania, leaving few families untouched. The estimated percentage of the Tanzanian population infected ranges from 3% to more than 44% in certain areas. The worst affected are those aged between 15 and 45, that is, those of working age.
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Building Bridges of Hope: HIV in Cambodia
Chhem Chenda had been feeling unwell for a very long time when her health took a dramatic turn for the worse. Chhem had already lost her husband who had died after a five year illness which hadn’t been diagnosed. The couple didn’t know about HIV/ AIDS. Find out how "The Bridges of Hope" program found Chhem as a result of her time in hospital and offered her support.
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Caritas Australia's free e-magazine, OzSpirit, for the month of December focuses on World AIDS day which takes place on 1 December 2007. To learn more about this and other social justice issues in Australia and around the world, take a look at OzSpirit.
It is available at www.ozspirit.com or through the Caritas Australia web site, www.caritas.org.au, where you can subscribe on-line for free.
Around Australia
World Aids Day, 1 December 2007
This year is the 19th Anniversary of World AIDS Day.1 December is recognised internationally as World AIDS Day. It is the culmination of AIDS Awareness Week, which begins annually on 24 November. The theme for the 2007 Australian World AIDS Day campaign is: ‘HIV/AIDS: Prevention is everybody’s business’. Visit www.worldaidsday.org.au for details.
NSW: Walk for AIDS in Africa, 1st December 2007
Join the walk at 9:30am in Bondi Beach. The walk will be from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach. Contact Sylvia Gerges, OzWAD2007@gmail.com.
For more events all around Australia for World Aids Day visit www.worldaidsday.org.au.
For more events around Australia subscribe to the Briefing papers from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council, which can be viewed online at:
www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au.
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