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An Upside-Down AIDS Ribbon?
When: May 18, 2003
Where: Nationwide
Institute: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases (NIAID)
The red AIDS ribbon has been a symbol of compassion and
caring for nearly 20 years. On May 18, NIAID is urging everyone
to wear their red AIDS ribbon upside-down to form a "V"
to show others that you believe in the need for a vaccine
to prevent HIV infection. By turning the AIDS ribbon upside-down
to form a "V" for "Vaccines," we can
help turn complacency on its head. An upside-down AIDS ribbon
dares us to challenge our thinking about the AIDS epidemic.
It allows us to think of AIDS not only in terms of the loved
one's we have already lost, but of the hope and promise
for the future—a future that includes a vaccine to
prevent HIV infection. As we strive to develop a vaccine,
we must continue to implement strong, comprehensive HIV
prevention and care and treatment programs.
Next steps:
For more information, including a communications toolkit,
please visit www.niaid.nih.gov
on or around May 18 or call (800) 874-2572.
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