1st december is recognised internationally as World Aids Day. Aids awareness week, begins annually on 24 november. This day is considered world aids day to raise community awareness about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrme) issues, including the need for support and understanding of people living with HIV/AIDS, and the need for ongoing education and prevention initiatives. Red rubber bracelets are worn and promoted as aids bracelets. The color red has been introduced as the color of the AIDS and HIV awareness campaign. Red bracelets are only one product that is used as an awareness tool in the fight for a cure.