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Commemoration of 20th World Aids Day
01/12/2008
This year marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, commemorated annually on December 1st by individuals and organisations across the world to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. An estimated 33 million people are still living with HIV, and there were 2.7 million new HIV infections and some 2 million AIDS-related deaths in 2007. For every two people put on antiretroviral drugs, another five become newly infected. World Aids Day events are being marked under the theme: "Lead, empower, deliver".
Stephanie Coutrix reports
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's full World Aids Day message available below
Stephanie Coutrix reports
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's full World Aids Day message available below
Ban Ki-Moon Stresses the Need to Lead, Empower and Deliver
Duration: 00:02:08
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon delivers a message for World Aids Day, noting the need to end the stigma and discrimination that still stop so many people from learning how to prevent HIV and get treatment.
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