One of the areas we are interested in at MedSIN-RUMS is reproductive health, including AIDS. As you may be aware, World AIDS Day is on December 1st, and that week MedSIN-RUMS is working in collaboration with UCL Union to put on some AIDS awareness events to help everyone have 'fun' safely!
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Purpose |
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To raise awareness and understanding of AIDS in the local community
and amongst UCL students. |
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Theme |
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Children, hope, compassion |
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Background |
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World AIDS Day emerged in 1988 to open channels of communication, to
strengthen the exchange of information and experiences, and to forge a
spirit of tolerance.
It receives the support of the World Health Authority, United Nations,
communities and individuals around the world. Each year, it is the only
international day of coordinated action against AIDS.
December 1st 1999 marks the 12th World AIDS Day. This year the theme is
"Listen, Learn & Live: World AIDS Day Campaign with Children and Young
People." Reaching out to the youth is considered by many people to be the
most promising strategy for reducing the spread of HIV worldwide.
We hope to celebrate World AIDS Day in a manner that is fun and original,
but offers stimulation and insight as well. |
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So what's going on? |
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We propose a week of events and activities for World AIDS Day, commencing on
Monday 29th November, across the whole of the UCL campus.
Numerous information stalls will be set up in all the University Unions,
where leaflets, red ribbons, condoms and other items will be dispensed.
Collection tins will be placed in university bars and shops. Student
volunteers will be collecting money for AIDS Charities throughout the week. |
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UCL Union/MedSIN-RUMS World AIDS Week summary |
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Mon 29th Nov:-
World AIDS Seminar in the CSC Seminar Room at 5.15pm
- talks on AIDS in the UK and the rest of the world.
Tue 30th Nov:-
Showing of Philadelphia (starring Tom Hanks) at Ramsay Hall.
Wed 1st Dec:-
World AIDS Day! - UCL Union Xmas Party (6pm-8pm,
main UCL Quad) with performances from UCL jazz,
choir and classical orchestra, and a fireworks display.
Family-orientated involving the local community. Followed
by a World AIDS Day concert in the Windeyer (9pm-1pm) with
performances from talented UCL bands and vocalists,
dedications to AIDS victims, and a DJ from 11pm until 1pm
(late licence till 1am, drinks promos)!
If you want to buy your tickets in advance either find one of us or buy them from the Huntley Street office (first floor).
Thu 2nd Nov:-
Red Cocktails Party at Huntley Street - red dress,
Sex on the Beach cocktail promo!
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