Hong Kong AIDS Concern - World AIDS Day 2001

Background

World AIDS Day emerged from the World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention in January 1988. The result of the summit was a call to open channels of communication, strengthen the exchange of information and experience, and forge a spirit of social tolerance. Since then World AIDS Day has received the support of the World Health Assembly, the United Nations system, and governments, communities and individuals around the world. 2001 marks the 14th international World AIDS Day Campaign.