World AIDS Day

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World AIDS Day

• An MSNBC News Article

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What?

• Commemorating AIDS Patients
• Monday, Dec. 1

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Worldwide Events

• Candle Light Vigils
• Seminars
• Torch Light Parades

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Countries Holding Events

• England
• Sweden
• Portugal
• United States
• Turkey
• Many more

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AIDS Statistics

• 2003 3 million died, 5 million infected
• More than any other year prior

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Epidemic Areas

• AIDS is quickly spreading
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Russia
• China
• Indonesia

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U.S. Involvement

• U.S. Officials tour Africa
• 80 Member delegation
• Hope to raise awareness.

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Vatican City

• Pope offered special prayer
• Prayed for AIDS victims
• As a part of regular Sunday services

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Catholic Responses

• Vatican Chastity is best way to prevent AIDS
• Catholics for Free Choice launching education
  program

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For More Information

• Learn more about AIDS prevention and World Aids
  Day
• Visit the World AIDS Day homepage
• WorldAIDSday.org