World AIDS Day 2011 in Botswana

H.E President. Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama visits the Ministry of health's stand on World AIDS Day 2011. Moshupa, Botswana, 1 December 2011.

World AIDs Day 2010 in Russia

The major event was the Open Dialogue Consultation with Mass Media Decision Makers and Leading HIV Experts in the Moscow House of Journalists. There were chief editors of more than 20 Russia's regions. The conference was attended by Vladimir Pozner (right), TV journalist and member of the Global Prevention HIV Commission as well as Dr.Denis Broun (centre), UNAIDS Regional Director of Europe and Central Asia

World AIDs Day 2010 in Russia

A Red Ribbon event was organized in Moscow. The event consisted of distributing red ribbons and information leaflets by students and volunteers across the city despite the cold weather (-24C) at universities and schools.

World AIDs Day 2010 in Russia

The Red Ribbon was put at the UN House gates for the first ever time.

World AIDS Day 2010 at ILO

Staff members from the International Labour Organization (ILO) formed the traditional ILO human red ribbon which was illuminated as part of the Light for Rights global campaign.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Brazil

To mark 1 December in Brazil, UNAIDS partnered with the Brazilian Association of Municipalities (ABM) to place a red ribbon on important landmarks in as many cities and towns as possible. Several municipalities participated, including the Municipality of Congonhas in the state of Minas Gerais, picture here with a banner in front of the city hall. Credit: Município de Congonhas

World AIDS Day 2010 in Angola

Scenes from the AIDS Solidarity March held in Luanda on 27 Novemebr 2010 to commemorate World AIDS Day in Angola.
Credit: UNAIDS/Marie-Helène Bonin

World AIDS Day 2010 in Angola

Miss Angola 2010 with a child attending the AIDS Solidarity March held in Luanda to commemorate World AIDS Day, Angola, 27 November 2010
Credit: UNAIDS/Marie-Helène Bonin

World AIDS Day 2010 in Angola

(L to R): Mr. José Van-Dúmen, Minister of Health of Angola, Ducelina Serrano, Director of National AIDS Programme and Renu Chahil-Graf, UNAIDS country coordinator for Angola attending the AIDS Solidarity March hel in Luando to commemorate WORD AIDS Day in Angola, 27 November 2010
Credit: UNAIDS/Marie-Helène Bonin

World AIDs Day at UNHCR

The Red Ribbon on the office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). World AIDS Day 2010.
Credit: UNHCR/S.Hopper

UNAIDS Viet Nam receives medal for support to HIV response

At the Viet Nam National Congress to review 20 years of HIV response in the country, the Viet Nam government granted the ‘Friendship Order’ to the Joint UN team in Viet Nam to acknowledge the significant contribution to the national HIV response. Her Excellency Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan presents the award to UNAIDS Country Coordinator Eamonn Murphy, on behalf of the President of Viet Nam.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Malawi

Roberto Brant Campos, UNAIDS Malawi Partnership Adviser, and two members of local civil society organisations look on as Lilongwe residents march to demand Universal Access and Human Rights.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Malawi

Lilongwe city marchers come from all walks of life from children to the Deputy Minister Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (Mr Kasaila) and Chief Executive (Mr M’Mangisa).

World AIDS Day 2010 in Malawi

The girls and boys of Chiuzira Orphan Care perform a dance representing the fight against AIDS stigma and discrimination.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Malawi

Malawian women preparing to perform some traditional dances to call attention to HIV.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Guatemala

Johanna Ramirez, local sexual diversity leader, during speech at “Light for rights – Guatemala and the world united against AIDS” public event. Plaza de la Constitución, Guatemala City. Guatemala, 2010. Credit: Antonio Pagés – UNAIDS Guatemala

World AIDS Day 2010 in Guatemala

Candlelight ribbon at “Light for rights – Guatemala and the world united against AIDS” public event. Plaza de la Constitución, Guatemala City. Guatemala, 2010.
Credit: Antonio Pagés – UNAIDS Guatemala

World AIDS Day 2010 in Guatemala

UNAIDS Guatemala awarded for its support in local HIV response. Palacio de la Cultura, Guatemala City. Guatemala, 2010.
Credit: Johanna Ramirez – Head of OTRANS Organization

World AIDS Day 2010 at IPU

Red ribbon outside the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) building.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Djibouti

Dr Chehem Watta, General Secretary of MOH speaking, Dr Tharcisse Barihuta , UCC , Dr Moustapha Tyane, RC PI, Mr Ali silaye, NAC manager and Mrs Zam Zam Abdillahi, NPM of MOH.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Thailand

Enthusiastic outreach took place in Chaing Mai in the north of Thailand
Credit: UNAIDS

World AIDS Day 2010 in Thailand

Campaigners advocating condom use at a ceremonial walk on December 1.
Credit: UNODC

World AIDS Day 2010 in Thailand

World AIDS Day activities in Thailand began on 28 November with an all-day rally and exhibition event held at popular city centre park, coordinated by the Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS and the Ministry of Public Health and UNAIDS. The event was attended by the Minister of Public Health, Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit and concluded with a "Lights for Rights" on-stage activity in Jatujak park in support of the global 100 cities World AIDS Day Lights for Rights commemoration.
Credit: UNAIDS

World AIDS Day 2010 in South Africa

Singer, actor and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jimmie Earl Perry & Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing “African Dream” with New Apostolic Orchestra and Choir during the 2010 annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert. Artscape Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa.
Credit: EJ Langner, Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management

World AIDS Day 2010 in South Africa

Vuyiseka Dubula, General Secretary of Treatment Action Campaign singing “That’s what friends are for” with international artist Sharon Kips and other HIV activists during the 2010 annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert. Artscape Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa.
Credit: EJ Langner, Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management

World AIDS Day 2010 in South Africa

Singer, actor and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jimmie Earl Perry sings “Somewhere” with New Apostolic Orchestra and Choir during the 2010 annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert. Artscape Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa
Credit: EJ Langner, Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management

World AIDS Day 2010 in Tunisia

Release of balloons with UNAIDS logo and the notice “World AIDS Day 2010” at the launch of the UN WAD event. L to R: Dr Myriam Ben Mamou, UNAIDS Programme Officer - Dr Mohammed Belhocine, UN Theme Group on AIDS Chair and UN Resident Representative in Tunisia - Dr Hichem Abdessalem, Minister of Public Health Representative and Technical Cooperation Department Director (Ministry of Public Health) – M Lassaad Soua, UNDP HIV programme Associate - Dr Ahmed Maamouri, NAP manager - Ms Maria-Luisa Fornara, UNICEF Representative in Tunisia.
Credit: UNAIDS/Amine Frigui

World AIDS Day 2010 in Tunisia

Red ribbon hanged on the WHO Tunisia office.
Credit: UNAIDS/Amine Frigui

World AIDS Day 2010 in Tunisia

Launch of the UN WAD event. From left to right: Ms Maria-Luisa Fornara, UNICEF Representative in Tunisia – Dr Ahmed Maamouri, NAP manager – Dr Hichem Abdessalem, Minister of Public Health Representative and Technical Cooperation Department Director (Ministry of Public Health) – Dr Mohammed Belhocine, UN Theme Group on AIDS Chair and UN Resident Representative in Tunisia – Dr Kheireddine Khaled, Coordinator of GFATM programme in Tunisia
Credit: UNAIDS/Amine Frigui

World AIDS Day 2010 in Liberia

UNAIDS Country Coordinator David Chipanta addressing the audiance at SKD Sports Complex Paynesville

World AIDS Day 2010 in Liberia

Honourable Etmonia D. Tarpeh, Minister of Youth & Sports addressing audiance at SKD Sports Complex Paynesville

World AIDS Day 2010 in Nepal

People receiving information on HIV from one of the stalls during World AIDS Day. There were 30 stalls from different organizations to showcase reports, fact sheets and learning materials on HIV.

World AIDS Day 2010 in Nepal

Around 6000 people gathered to observe World AIDS Day event in Kathmandu

World AIDS Day 2010 in Nepal

A walkathon organized by the national WAD organizing committee on its way to the open theatre of Kathmandu where the majors events took place. More than 2000 people participated in the walk which started at the Ministry of Health and population.