Dec 16-31, 2023 - Vol 4, Issue 10
INDIA NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
Events organized on World AIDS Day to raise awareness Brisbane, December 1 (Australia India News Newsdesk) Queensland celebrated the World AIDS Day on December 1 to remember those who lost their lives to this epidemic, and also to raise awareness within the society about it. It was suggested to the public in Queensland that to support World AIDS Day, they ought to wear a red ribbon, attend an event or vigil near
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them or online if they could, and have a conversation or share a story about World AIDS Day with others, and what it means to them. This year's national theme is “Inclusion, Equity, Respect”. It is worth appreciating that people living with HIV in Queensland can and do live healthy, vibrant, positive lives. But it is unfortunate that even today many people
living with HIV are treated differently by others in the community, in the workplace, and in healthcare settings. There is, therefore, a need for everyone, regardless of their HIV status, gender, sexuality or culture, to live their own bold, positive lives, in good health and free from discrimination. World AIDS Day is one of the most globally recognized events
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of the year. It is celebrated across Australia to encourage the community to talk about HIV/AIDS, raise community awareness, break down barriers, and educate the community in general. Queensland saw a series of events on December 1, such World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil, at Queensland Parliament House, World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil – Cairns, at Munro Martin
Parklands, World AIDS Day Remembrance Walk – Townsville at Townsville AIDS Memorial, Soroptimist Park, World AIDS Day Remembrance Luncheon - Sunshine Coast at Nambour Tram Terminus Building, and World AIDS Day Remembrance Connections – Mackay at Gordon St, Mackay, , are among some of the events organized in Queensland.
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