Sitges will celebrate World AIDS Day

He World AIDS Day noted in Sitges with an institutional act Monday, December 2, 2024V 12:00 hours in the plenary hall Sitges City Councilwhere the manifesto of the day will be read. In addition, on the balcony of the city hall there will be memorial tapestry created Isabel Pruna.

Events in Sitges to mark World AIDS Day

He Sitges City Council Another year joins the celebration of this international day, which is celebrated every year. December 1. IN Sitgesthis event is happening December 2 to raise awareness about the fight against HIV and the importance of ending the stigma associated with this disease

. During the event, a manifesto written in Sitges And tapestry Isabel Pruna, who was an example in the fight against AIDS through art.

Manifesto 2024: Make visible and eliminate stigma

He manifesto 2024 expresses the need to have positive reviews in society to combat stigma. “We want to express the importance of having people with HIV who are publicly visible and can inspire others, thereby eliminating fear and stigma. Additionally, we want those who wish to be able to share their serostatus in a safe environment.”

Tribute to Isabel Pruna

This year’s manifesto also pays tribute to Isabel Prunaartist and activist, deceased March 8 2024. Isabelle dedicated her life to the fight against AIDS, and her works, such as tapestries and embroideries, became a symbol of the fight for the visibility and rights of people with HIV. Since 2005, Isabelle Pruna has hung one of her tapestries on her balcony Sitges City Council

as part of World AIDS Day, and this year his son donated a tapestry to continue the tradition. Isabel Pruna was also a prominent activist in local associations such as Sitges for Sitges’ sake And Banque del Temps de Sitgesworking tirelessly for the rights of people with HIV.

This year’s motto: “Let’s follow the path of rights”

This year’s campaign slogan: “Let’s follow the path of rights”emphasizing the importance of protection Human rights eradicate AIDS by 2030. This year marks an important milestone in UN Sustainable Development Goalwhich strives to end the HIV epidemic for 2030.

HIV situation in Catalonia and the world

There are currently approximately 35,000 people living with HIV in Catalonia. Globally, there are an estimated 39.9 million people living with HIV, of whom 9.3 million do not have access to treatment, highlighting the urgency of continuing to combat the epidemic. The international community continues to work towards the goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030.