To once again commemorate the millions of people who have passed away since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, the 29th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be marked in Guadalajara on Sunday, May 20, with a procession from the Templo Expiatorio (Avenidas Enrique Diaz de Leon and Lopez Cotilla) to the Plaza Fundadores (behind the Teatro Degollado), starting at 7 p.m.
Held in 115 countries, the memorial is led by some 1,200 community organizations and coordinated by the Global Network of People living with HIV. The Guadalajara commemoration is organized by the NGO VIHas de Vida.
Coordinators say the memorial also serves as a community mobilization campaign to raise social consciousness about HIV and AIDS, helping to break down barriers of stigma and discrimination, and giving hope to new generations.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Health and Dignity Together,” aims to promote respect for the human rights of people living with HIV.
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