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Title: World AIDS Day


1
World AIDS Day
  • An MSNBC News Article

2
What?
  • Commemorating AIDS Patients
  • Monday, Dec. 1

3
Worldwide Events
  • Candle Light Vigils
  • Seminars
  • Torch Light Parades

4
Countries Holding Events
  • England
  • Sweden
  • Portugal
  • United States
  • Turkey
  • Many more

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

6
Epidemic Areas
  • AIDS is quickly spreading
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Russia
  • China
  • Indonesia

7
U.S. Involvement
  • U.S. Officials tour Africa
  • 80 Member delegation
  • Hope to raise awareness.

8
Vatican City
  • Pope offered special prayer
  • Prayed for AIDS victims
  • As a part of regular Sunday services

9
Catholic Responses
  • Vatican Chastity is best way to prevent AIDS
  • Catholics for Free Choice launching education
    program

10
For More Information
  • Learn more about AIDS prevention and World Aids
    Day
  • Visit the World AIDS Day homepage
  • WorldAIDSday.org
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