Last Wednesday was World Aids Day. The 17th World Aids Day in fact.
Not so long ago, this international event was one of the most important dates in the campaigns calendar of many youth groups and organisations.
Now it feels more like What Aids Day?
Three or four years ago, the red ribbon was everywhere. You could spot it on pens, pencils, keyrings, bar mats, bookmarks, mugs and balloons.
And, of course, you could also wear it, which millions of people did to show their support for those affected by HIV.
And not so long ago, the number of local events was just as impressive as the range of red ribbon products available. Multi-agency planning groups were formed all over the place to agree local World Aids Day programmes.
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