Awareness Days in December

There are a few ways to get involved with this campaign. The most visible way is to wear a red ribbon - not just on World AIDS Day but as often as you can. The red ribbon is one of the most recognisable ribbons people wear, having been around since the 1980s.

You can get a ribbon for free from their online shop.

You can also download an image for social media from the website here.

Remember to tag @nationalaidstrust (Instagram), @nataidstrust (Facebook), @NAT_AIDS_Trust (Twitter) and use #RockTheRibbon.

World AIDS Day also encourages people to get tested for HIV. They also encourage donations and fundraising.

According to their website, idpwd.org:

“The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities is an international human rights treaty of the United Nations intended to protect the rights and dignity of people with disabilities.

“Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has outlined and reiterated its commitment to calling for the creation of inclusive, accessible and sustainable societies and communities – most notably with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Over time, the UN has honed its focus on promoting the well-being and welfare of people living with disabilities, and in 1992 called for an international day of celebration for people living with disabilities to be held on December 3 each year.”