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May 18th is the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
May 18th is the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
April 29, 2008
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, a program of the Global Health Council, is among the world’s oldest movements by civil society for HIV/AIDS remembrance, awareness and community action. Started in 1983, the historic Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by some 1,200 volunteer Candlelight Coordinators in 119 countries who host vigils for their communities.The Candlelight Memorial is also more than just a memorial. It is an opportunity to educate about AIDS, advocate for policy change, foster partnerships and community dialogue, and improve skills for community mobilization. With 33 million people estimated to be infected worldwide, the Candlelight serves as an important uniting intervention among civil society and their governments, breaking down social barriers, and giving hope to future generations. Click here for more information.
Candlelight Advocacy Platform
The Candlelight Memorial program encourages governments and international leaders to improve policies that affect the conditions of affected communities.
Click here for what the Candlelight Memorial stands for.
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