Ffermwr gyda Ffon mewn Storm Eira/Farmer with a Stick in a Snowstorm by Kyffin Williams (& World Aids Day)

 

Another print from a calendar published by National Library of Wales featuring the works of Welsh Artist, Kyffin Williams.

I have been posting the paintings each month.

This is Rhagfyr December 2020 and of course today December 1 is World Aids Day.

#GreatNationWales

WORLD AIDS DAY - 1 December 2017

ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY

WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

WHY IS WORLD AIDS DAY IMPORTANT?

Over 100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the UK around 6,000 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.

World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

WHAT SHOULD I DO ON WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide. Most people do this by wearing an HIV awareness red ribbon on the day. You can order a red ribbon through our online shop, or pick one up in a MAC Cosmetics shop and selected branches of Morrisons.

You can also order a free pack of 100 ribbons to fundraise for the National AIDS Trust. World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to raise money for NAT, which will help to champion the rights of people living with HIV in the UK. Visit our fundraising page for ideas, or contact someone in the fundraising team for more information.

You can list your World AIDS Day event on our events page. Or, if you can’t host your own event, you can find out how to attend an event near you.

BUT WHAT ABOUT AFTER WORLD AIDS DAY?

World AIDS Day may be once a year, but you can still support people living with HIV all year round. Sign up to NAT’s mailing list to stay up-to-date with new developments in HIV, and learn how you can get involved as an activist or as a volunteer.

You can also support our work by donating to NAT. We rely on your support to continue championing the rights of people living with HIV.

(Hat tip National Aids Trust)

World AIDS Day - December 1

What is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is held on the 1^st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day, held for the first time in 1988.

Why is World AIDS Day important?

Over 100,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally there are an estimated 34 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.
Today, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this, each year in the UK around 6,000 people are diagnosed with HIV, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition.
World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and Government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

What should I do on World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show support to and solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV. Wearing a red ribbon is one simple way to do this. Find out where you can get a red ribbon.
World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for NAT (National AIDS Trust) and show your support for people living with HIV. If you feel inspired to hold an event, such as a bake sale, or simply sell red ribbons, visit our fundraising page. If you’d like to see events that others are holding please visit our events page.

But what about after World AIDS Day?

Although World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to talk about HIV, it is important to keep the momentum going all year round. Sign up to NAT's newsletter which will keep you up to date with all the new developments in HIV and the work of the National AIDS Trust, or visit our website, HIVaware, for more information.

World Aids Day: Wednesday 1 December TUC Seminar

Via SERTUC. "In June the ILO Conference adopted a recommendation, which the TUC helped to draft, on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. It is an important step in the progress towards universal access to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support through the workplace.

This seminar will bring together government officials, trade unionists, interested NGOs and diplomats and provide us with an opportunity to examine the implications of the Recommendation for current workplace policies. We will explore ways and means of publicising it and mobilising support for its effective implementation both in the UK and abroad".
13.30 Registration, coffee and tea

14.00 SALLY HUNT TUC International Spokesperson
KAY CARBERRY TUC Assistant General Secretary
STEWART BROWN Executive Committee member, Fire Brigades Union
ESTHER OGUNFOWORA, Co-ordinator, NLC-TUC HIV/AIDS Workplace Initiative, Abuja, Nigeria

15.00 Questions from the floor

15.45 Panel Discussion , Co-ordinator, NLC-TUC HIV/AIDS Workplace Initiative, Abuja, Nigeria

15.00 Questions from the floor

15.45 Panel Discussion

POLLY JONES Unison International Department Unison International Department
ZUZANNA MUSKAT-GORSKA HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Global Unions HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Global Unions
SARAH RADCLIFFE Policy Officer, National AIDS Trust
16.50 Chair’s closing remarks

17.00 Seminar ends
Please confirm your attendance to Tanya Warlock on 020 7467 1357 or twarlock@tuc.org.uk 020 7467 1357 or twarlockATtuc.org.uk

Further speakers will be announced soonPolicy Officer, National AIDS Trust"