Know your status

"Realisation of Human Rights and fundamental freedoms for all is essential to reduce vulnerability to HIV/Aids. Respect for the rights of people living with HIV/Aids drives an effective response." - Declaration of Commitment adopted at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV/Aids, June 2001 -

It has been said: HIV DOES NOT KILL PEOPLE. PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE. Let me explain:

We have killed each other with our ignorance, our prejudice, and our silence. AIDS is not a distant threat…it is a present danger. It sees no colour, creed, race or religion. It sees not male or female, rich or poor.

We may take refuge in our stereotypes, but we cannot hide there long, because HIV asks only one thing of those it attacks.

Are you human?

YOU cannot cure those with AIDS…but YOU can prevent others from getting it.
Know your status.