World AIDS Day 2011 in Geneva

The UNAIDS flag on the Pont du Mont-Blanc, Geneva

World AIDS Day 2011 in Kenya

The Maasai Cricket Warriors are helping deliver HIV prevention messages through cricket. View video.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Algeria

Young people from an Algerian civil society organization hand out AIDS awareness materials ahead of a World AIDS Day concert in central Algiers. Algeria, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Argentina

A banner hangs on the obelisk of Buenos Aires, stating "no new HIV infections in children". Argentina, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Argentina

Hairdressers hold an event to commemorate World AIDS Day in Buenos Aires. Argentina, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Argentina

Civil society organisation Red Bonaerense open a new voluntary counseling and testing centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Armenia

AIDS awareness stalls are set up in Yerevan on World AIDS Day. Armenia, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Armenia

A ceremony of cancellation of a stamp dedicated to HIV prevention. Yerevan, Armenia, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Armenia

March commemorating World AIDS Day. Yerevan, Armenia. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Australia

UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador and CCTV anchor James Chau speaks at the World AIDS Day 2011 Reception at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, 30 November 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Australia

Elton John at the opening of the World AIDS Day 2011 Reception. Sydney, Australia, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Australia

Sydney’s iconic Opera House turns ‘red’ for World AIDS Day. Sydney, Australia, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Australia

The UNAIDS logo lights up at the World AIDS Day 2011 Reception at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, 30 November 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Azerbaijan

More than 50 national media representatives are briefed on the global and national AIDS response at a World AIDS Day press conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, 1 December, 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Botswana

World AIDS Day 2011 attendees receive HIV educational materials at Moshupa, Botswana,  1 December 2011.

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 2011 in Botswana

Miss HIV Stigma Free Good Hope. 1 December 2011, Moshupa, Botswana.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Cambodia

Tony Lisle, UNAIDS Country Coordinator speaking at a World AIDS Day event attended by the First Lady of Cambodia. Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Djibouti

To commemorate World AIDS Day Djibouti’s Minister of Health, H.E. Ali Yacoub, joins officials and staff in a balloon releasing ceremony at the Daral Hanan ‘stigma free’ Maternity Hospital. Djibouti, 1 December 2011. Credit: Mohamed Chehem/SE

World AIDS Day 2011 in Djibouti

Minister of Health H.E. Ali Yacoub meets with staff and UN representatives at the Darel Hanan Maternity Hospital, to discuss progress on efforts to eliminate new HIV infections in children and keep their mothers alive. Djibouti, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Fiji

The President of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau joins World AIDS Day activities in Suva. Fiji, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Fiji

Members of the Fiji Red Cross Volunteer Services were among the groups that marched at the World AIDS Day event. Suva, Fiji, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Fiji

Members of the Survival Advocacy Network joined the World AIDS Day march through the streets of Suva. Fiji, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Fiji

Lighting candels to show solidarity for people living with HIV in Fiji. Suva, Fiji, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Guatemala

Launch of a communications campaign “See to understand” aiming at removing HIV stigma and discrimination. UNAIDS office in Guatemala. 30 November 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Guatemala

Commemoration of World AIDS Day. Civil society, donor agencies and United Nations representatives attended the official ceremony organized by the Ministry of Public Health, Guatemala. Guatemala City, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Haiti

President Joseph Michel Martelly, First Lady Sophia Martelly and Minister of Health Dr Florence Guillaume visiting UNAIDS stand at World AIDS Day event. Petion-Ville, Haiti, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Haiti

President Joseph Michel Martelly and First Lady Sophia Martelly at opening ceremony of World Aids Day event. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Haiti

World AIDS Day ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Honduras

March on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 1 December, 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Honduras

Volunteers with the UNAIDS Intercountry Coordinator for Honduras and Nicaragua at an exhibition organized by Comité Interinstitucional de VIH of Tegucigalpa. Honduras, 1 December, 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in India

Condom demonstration on World AIDS Day in Hyderabad, India. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Iran

The Tehran Positive Club celebrates World AIDS Day 2011 by wearing the “Getting to Zero” T-shirts and scarves . Iran, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Iran

The news agency from the Islamic Republic of Iran holds its first round table on AIDSon World AIDS Day. Iran, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Iran

Children gather in one of the parks in Shiraz to raise awareness on preventing new infections in children. Shiraz, Iran, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Lesotho

His Majesty king Letsie 111 cut a ribbon to mark the launch of the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (2011 – 2017), National Prevention Strategy (2011 – 2015) and the National Plan for the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (2011 – 2015). Lesotho, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Lesotho

The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Bethuel Pakalitha Mosisili signs a Billboard to reiterate his and his government's to achieving zero new HIV infections in Lesotho. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Lesotho

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen sign a ledger stating their commitment to achieve zero new HIV infections in Lesotho. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Lesotho

The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister signs the ledger stating his commitment to achieve zero new HIV infections in Lesotho. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Malawi

UNAIDS representative Tanya Nystedt Coelho addresses the World AIDS Day observance in Lilongwe, Malawi. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Malawi

Performances to celebrate World AIDS Day in Lilongwe, Malawi. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Malawi

Performances to celebrate World AIDS Day in Lilongwe, Malawi. 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Morocco

Moroccan artists hold a concert ‘Against HIV: hand in hand… to reduce death among young people’ on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Casablanca, Morocco, 30 November 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Morocco

Anti-stigma walk on the occasion of the World AIDS Day. Casablanca, Morocco, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Namibia

Namibian Minister of Health and representatives of city of Windhoek unveil a mural dedicated to zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, zero AIDS-related deaths. Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia, 29 November 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Namibia

Performances to celebrate World AIDS Day in Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia, 29 November 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Namibia

Football game to celebrate World AIDS Day in Windhoek, Namibia, 3 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Niger

The President of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Issoufou Mahamadou opens the World AIDS Day event in Niamey, Niger. 1December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Niger

The President of the Republic of Niger, the First Lady, the President of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, and the Minister of Health express solidarity with people living with HIV on World AIDS Day. Niamey, Niger, 1December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Panama

Transgender leaders greet the catholic priest after a service of remembrance for people who lost their lives to AIDS. Panama City, Panama, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Peru

AIDS fair in Lima, Peru. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Peru

AIDS fair in Lima, Peru. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Peru

AIDS fair in Lima, Peru. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in South Africa

UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, Jimmie Earl Perry, at the 7th Annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert, Cape Town, South Africa, 1st December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in South Africa

UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, Jimmie Earl Perry, with Vicky Simpson and Joseph Tshabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, at the 7th Annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert, Cape Town, South Africa, 1st December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in South Africa

Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives a recognition award from the University of Stellenbosch presented by Dr. Jimmy Ledwaba at the 7th Annual World AIDS Day Gala Concert. Cape Town, South Africa, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Sri Lanka

The National STI/AIDS Control Programme and local prison authorities organize a walk for World AIDS Day. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Sri Lanka

The National STI/AIDS Control Programme and local prison authorities organize a walk for World AIDS Day. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Sri Lanka

The Director of the National STD/AIDS Control Programme addresses the audience at World AIDS Day event in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Sri Lanka

Celebrated actress Nita Fernando launches her new film drama themed on HIV for World AIDS Day. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Sudan

On World AIDS Day in Khartoum the State Minister of Health congratulates a local civil society organization for leading efforts in breaking the silence on HIV. Khartoum, Sudan, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Thailand

At the opening of the ‘Art for AIDS: Asia Pacific in action’ exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand on December 1, the Chair of the Thai Network of People living with HIV (left) receives an award from Thailand’s Assistant Minister of Public Health, Dr Wichai Tienthavorn (right) to recognise the efforts of TNP+ during Thailand’s devastating floods, to get assistance, treatment and care to people living with HIV.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Thailand

Senior officials from the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand’s Mall Group, UNAIDS and the United Nations joined to mark the official opening of the ‘Art for AIDS: Asia Pacific in action’ exhibition. Bangkok, Thailand, 1 December 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Thailand

An exhibition-goer views the collections from the ‘Art for AIDS: Asia Pacific in action’ exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand on December 1

World AIDS Day 2011 in Thailand

At the opening of the ‘Art for AIDS: Asia Pacific’ in action exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand on December 1, an exhibition-goer views a collage featuring the Thai Network of People living with HIV and their efforts to provide assistance, treatment, care and support to people living with HIV affected by the devastating flooding in Thailand.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Ukraine

Dr. Anna Shakarishvili, UNAIDS Country Coordinator in Ukraine, at the traditional Red Ribbon Memorial partners’ meeting in Kiev to observe the World AIDS Day 2011.

World AIDS Day 2011 in Vietnam

“Dancing for life, sharing love, stopping stigma” Hanoi public awareness event on World AIDS Day. Vietnam, 1 December 2011

World AIDS Day 2011 in Vietnam

Hanoi’s authorities and civil society representatives start a global petition in solidarity for people living with HIV. Hanoi, Vietnam, 1 December 2011.

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.