World AIDS Day, observed December 1 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the
AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of
HIV infection. Government and health officials observe the day, often with speeches or forums on the AIDS topics. Since 1995, the
President of the United States has made an official
proclamation on World AIDS Day. Governments of other nations have followed suit and issued similar announcements.
World AIDS Day Themes, 1988–present
A large
red ribbon hangs between columns in the north portico of the
White House for World AIDS Day, November 30, 2007
| 1988 |
Communication |
| 1989 |
Youth |
| 1990 |
Women and AIDS |
| 1991 |
Sharing the Challenge |
| 1992 |
Community Commitment |
| 1993 |
Act |
| 1994 |
AIDS and the Family |
| 1995 |
Shared Rights, Shared Responsibilities |
| 1996 |
One World. One Hope. |
| 1997 |
Children Living in a World with AIDS |
| 1998 |
Force for Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People |
| 1999 |
Listen, Learn, Live: World AIDS Campaign with Children & Young People |
| 2000 |
AIDS: Men Make a Difference |
| 2001 |
I care. Do you? |
| 2002 |
Stigma and Discrimination |
| 2003 |
Stigma and Discrimination |
| 2004 |
Women, Girls, HIV and AIDS |
| 2005 |
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise |
| 2006 |
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Accountability |
| 2007 |
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Leadership |
| 2008 |
Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise – Lead – Empower – Deliver |
| 2009 |
Universal Access and Human Rights |
| 2010 |
Universal Access and Human Rights |
| 2011 |
Getting to Zero |
| 2012 |
Getting to Zero |
| 2013 |
Getting to Zero |
| 2014 |
Getting to Zero |
| 2015 |
Getting to Zero |
