Thursday, December 01, 2005

World AIDS Day, 2005

Berne, Switzerland

The Swiss AIDS Foundation's demonstration, "Africa Needs Medicine Now" lit 8,000 candles in the shape of the continent in Parliament Square.



London, United Kingdom

The artwork entitled, "Rainbow of Hope" was created by South African children to illustrate their perspectives on having friends and family with HIV. The art was imported and displayed in Trafalgar Square.



Athens, Greece

Artwork by Athina Robie is displayed in a Metro Station.



Nairobi, Kenya

Volunteer speaks about HIV/AIDS at a counseling and testing center.



Amman, Jordan

Man covers his face for anonymity to protect against discrimination.



Buenos Aires, Argentina

An obelisk downtown is covered to appear as a large condom.

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