1 December is observed as World AIDS Day to draw together people all around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to express international solidarity in the face of this serious pandemic. The observance of this day provides an opportunity for governments, organisations and individuals to spread awareness about the pandemic and to encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world.
According to the 2008 figures released by World Health Organisation (WHO) there are 33.4 million people living with HIV. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Universal Access and Human Rights”. One of the most important things required to wipe off the threat of HIV/AIDS from the face of the world is the universal access to antiretroviral drugs to all those who are affected with this dreaded disease. The international community should also uphold the spirit of fundamental human rights shared by all and guard against human rights violations on people affected with HIV/AIDS.
Source: Official websites of the World Health Organisation and the United Nations
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