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The Red Ribbon


People wear coloured ribbons these days for just about any cause, but the origins of the Red Ribbon stem back to 1991. The global symbol of HIV and AIDS was the brainchild of a group of talented American artists in New York who were desperate to raise awareness and support for people living with HIV and AIDS in their community.

Years later and the Red Ribbon still exists to unite people against the global pandemic. Wearing the Red Ribbon is a simple way in which we can, as individuals or in groups, declare our support for those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. It is also worn as a mark of respect for those who have died of AIDS.

Red Ribbons are worn globally as a sign of solidarity on World AIDS Day (1st of December) each year. However, people and organisations are increasingly realising that awareness-raising efforts need to take place throughout the year. Anyone can wear a Red Ribbon any day of the year.

Here at the Global AIDS Rainbow Trust we ensure that there is a plentiful supply of Red Ribbon products available for you 365 days a year!

We have produced a range of resources that cater for everyone. Just some of these include our traditional fabric Red Ribbons and stylish enamel badges that are perfect for raising awareness, whilst you may also find that our ‘Pound for Life’ key rings provide a more practical means of using the Red Ribbon throughout the year in your gym lockers and shopping trolleys.