Summary
Multicoloured Ribbon produced for an AIDS Awareness Campaign. No known manufacturer.
World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS issues, including the need for support and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS and for continued education and prevention initiatives. The World AIDS Day organisation describes the red ribbon as 'an international symbol of AIDS awareness. It is worn by people all year round, and particularly around World AIDS Day, to demonstrate their support for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. It is also a symbol of commitment to challenge the stigma and prejudice surrounding HIV/AIDS.'
Physical Description
Red, fabric ribbon that is crossed/ folded and has six additional, thinner ribbons (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red) also attached. There is a small brass safety pin holding them all together.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Delsha Rees - Museum Victoria, 18 Jul 2001
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Object Measurements
8.5 cm (Length), 3.5 cm (Width), 0.2 cm (Height)
including pin
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Keywords
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Health Campaigns, Lesbian & Gay, AIDS Awareness
