The Red Ribbon


The Red Ribbon is the international symbol of AIDS and HIV awareness. The Ribbon was created in 1991 by the New York-based Visual AIDS Artists Caucus. The artists wished to create a symbol to demonstrate compassion for the people that live with HIV or AIDS and those who take care of them.

The artists were inspired by the yellow ribbons that were being worn to honor American Soldiers that were serving in the Gulf War. They then choose the color red because of the connection with blood, but also because of passion, anger and love.

What the Ribbon stands for

The Red Ribbon stands for support, hope and care for those who are affected by  HIV or AIDS. The hope that one day there will be a cure for the virus and that the lives of those living with the disease will be saved.

You can show your support by wearing a Red Ribbon on World Aids Day, which is on the 1st of December, but you can also wear the Ribbon any other day that you want. Besides wearing the Ribbon, you can also get your friends and family to wear a Ribbon and show their support for those who are dealing with this virus.