The Red Ribbon is an international symbol of AIDS awareness that is worn by people all
year round and particularly around world AIDS day to demonstrate care and concern about
HIV and AIDS, and to remind others of the need for their support and commitment.
The red ribbon started as a "grass roots" effort, and as a result there is no official red
ribbon, and many people make their own. To make your own ribbons, get some ordinary
red ribbon, about 1.5 cms wide and cut it into strips about 15 cms long. Then fold at the
top into an inverted "V" shape and put a safety pin through the centre which you use to
attach the ribbon to your clothing.
New York, 15 January 2004 -Secretary-
General's remarks for the launch of the United Nations
Global Media Initiative on HIV/AIDS. Click
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