What is the origin and significance of the red ribbon used for AIDS propaganda?

The origin of the red ribbon is related to the organization of new york painter Patrick and photographer Allen. Its significance is to represent a kind of support, support HIV-infected people, support uninfected people to continue their education, try their best to find effective treatments and vaccines, and support those who have lost their loved ones due to AIDS.

I. Origin

199 1, 15 Artists led by new york painter Patrick and photographer Allen set up an organization called Visual AIDS, hoping to create a visual symbol to show sympathy for AIDS patients. Inspired by this, artists chose red, which represents vitality, passion and blood, as the color of the ribbon. These artists silently mourn their companions who died of AIDS with red ribbons, advocate respecting the human rights of AIDS patients and promote social welfare activities to prevent AIDS.

Second, the significance

Represents concern, this symbol is worn by more and more people to show their concern about HIV and AIDS, HIV carriers, people who have died, and people affected by AIDS.

The official website of Red Ribbon established by China:

The official website of Red Ribbon established in China is China Red Ribbon (CRR), which originated from the AIDS Orphan Relief Action Forum in 2002. It was initiated voluntarily by caring people all over the country, prepared in 2004 and formally established in early 2005. As a voluntary and equal non-governmental and non-religious non-governmental public welfare organization, China Red Ribbon is committed to advocating civic awareness and promoting the concept of social service through the interaction between the network society and the real society.

Aids orphans relief work encourages and creates more opportunities for people to participate in social services and social development. The purpose of Chinese Red Ribbon is to concentrate on doing what you can. On the one hand, we seek, mobilize and integrate the help of enthusiastic people from all walks of life on a voluntary basis, and on the other hand, we provide a platform for all volunteers who are willing to contribute to the cause of AIDS prevention and AIDS orphans. In order to prevent AIDS and help AIDS orphans, all effective ways of cooperation are welcome.

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