World AIDS Day 2007 - "Leadership"

December 1 every year marks a new commitment by the world in the fight against HIV and AIDS. December 1 in World AIDS Day. This year the theme is "Leadership", re-emphasizing the need for all of us to take a leadership role in the fight againstt this epidemic. World AIDS Day 2007 continues a tradition that started in 1988. The World Health Organization (WHO) established World AIDS Day to provide governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community groups and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic. Observe World AIDS Day With About.com

Others Who Led The Charge Against HIV

• HIV Researcher Dr. David Ho

• The Man Who Identified HIV - Dr. Luc Montagnier

• Continuing the Work - Dr. Robert Jaffe

• He Raged The Ultimate Battle - Ryan White

Observing World AIDS Day All Year Round

December 1, 2007 is World AIDS Day. While it is only one day out of the year, there are things we can all do year round in honor of the day. Here are just a few things you can do on World AIDS Day and all year round.

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