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World AIDS Day, December 1st, is one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise further awareness in communities and across the world about the state of the pandemic, and critical next steps that must be taken to halt its spread.
Universal Access and Human Rights is the theme for World AIDS Day 2009-2010.
Universal Access and Human Rights
The - I AM theme
Background
The World AIDS Campaign arrived at the selection of the theme Universal Access and Human Rights after close consultation with representatives of various constituencies, communications and media representatives of partner organizations, and friends of the World AIDS Campaign.
Why I AM?
Understanding HIV and AIDS from a human rights perspective can be difficult. Human rights are often misunderstood and can sometimes be seen as abstract ideals with not much practical relevance for real people. The slogans for the World AIDS Day materials were designed to bridge that gap and underscore the importance of awareness of Human Rights. Among the key slogans adopted:
I am accepted.
I am safe.
I am getting treatment.
I am well
I am living my rights.
Everyone deserves to live their rights
Right to Live
Right to Health
Access for all to HIV prevention treatment care and support is a critical part of human rights.
The aim was to provide concise, informative texts designed to illustrate the relationship between Human Rights and Universal Access.
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In honor of World AIDS Day, the Network hosts a number of activities on and around December 1st. Past events have included:
- The 2009 CNY AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibition, held at the Schine Center at Syracuse University on November 10-11
- Traditional Service of Remembrance and Hope, followed by a Bread and Soup Supper, held at Plymouth Congregational Church on December 1
For more information on 2009 World AIDS Day activities, click here.