According to the UN Millennium Development Goals report, the number of newly HIV infected people dropped a 40% from 3,5 million to 2,1 million between the years 2000 and 2013. Despite there seems to be a stabilization in most regions and more people survive the illness, there is still people that do not know how to protect themselves or do not take the necessary safety precautions. Accordingly, the Educating Cities set up initiatives that foster health education.

Here are some examples:

Series of Films and Discussions: “Look, listen and discuss HIV/Aids”– CASCAIS (PORTUGAL)
Marathon of Hope– LOMÉ (TOGO)
Sexual and Reproductive Health Campaign: “Don’t Board! Plan Your Life”– MEXICO CITY
Information on HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in the Swedish for Immigrant School (SFI) – GOTHENBURG (SWEDEN)
Permanent Theatre Atelier in Prison, in particular with Prisoners Affected by HIV Virus and AIDS Disease– TURIN (ITALY)

Further Information:
UNAIDS
UNICEF on HIV/AIDS
United States Website on HIV-AIDS
European Commission on HIV-AIDS
AIDS EUROPE ACTION (NGOs European Platform against HIV-AIDS)