AVERT - AVERTing HIV and AIDS

This page contains pictures and photos of HIV/AIDS history, including people, activism and awareness campaigns. Other HIV/AIDS pictures and photos can be found in the photo gallery.

People

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By publicising their HIV positive status, celebrities such as Freddie Mercury, Rock Hudson and Magic Johnson have helped to raise awareness of the epidemic and to confront stigma. Many other people have become famous for their role in the history of AIDS, including scientists, doctors, politicians and activists like the American schoolboy Ryan White.

Activism

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From the early 80s onwards, a wide range of activists have campaigned for a better response to AIDS. In recent years one of the main demands has been for better access to antiretroviral treatment in developing countries.

Awareness campaigns

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Some awareness campaigns aim to frighten people into changing their behaviour so as to avoid HIV infection. Others use shocking messages to appeal for more action from authorities. The AIDS Memorial Quilt draws attention to the problem by commemorating those who have died.

Last updated December 15, 2009