World AIDS Day on 1 December brings together people from
around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate
international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an
opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about
the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS
prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around
the world.
Between 2011-2015, World AIDS Days will have the theme of
"Getting to zero: zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero
AIDS related deaths". The World AIDS Campaign focus on "Zero AIDS
related deaths" signifies a push towards greater access to treatment for
all; a call for governments to act now. It is a call to honor promises
like the Abuja declaration and for African governments to at least hit
targets for domestic spending on health and HIV.
