Our Students’ Union (CSU) raises awareness on World AIDS Day
Κολέγιο CITY College
Main Campus, Thessaloniki, Greece
06 December 2016

Our Students’ Union (CSU) raises awareness on World AIDS Day

On the World’s AIDS Day our Students’ Union (CSU) successfully organised an activity aiming at raising awareness on AIDS and HIV. The scope of the initiative was to support the cause and disseminate updated information about HIV prevention, it care and its treatment.

On the World’s AIDS Day, CITY College Students’ Union (CSU) successfully organised an activity aiming at raising awareness on AIDS and HIV

During the day, information stands were set up in the main campus of the International Faculty, CITY College in Thessaloniki activating the level of our students’ interest. Our CSU made sure to put the message across that protection is the key in stopping the transmission of the disease. Students and staff who visited the stand, picked up their red ribbon to join the cause. HIV information flyers and condoms where also available at the stands.

 “Our aim was to inform the students on this very important issue, raise awareness, show solidarity and break some of the prejudices around sex, HIV and social stigma. Most of the people believe that AIDS and HIV don't necessarily concern them, yet around half of HIV+ people aren't aware of their status. Moreover, many aren't aware on the difference between HIV and AIDS, and that with an early diagnosis and proper treatment, HIV+ people can maintain the same, normal lifespan. That's why we worked with and promoted Thess Checkpoint as the go-to prevention and information centre, for free, anonymous, rapid HIV testing, and specialized counseling. During the event we handed over more than 700 condoms, together with hundreds of informative flyers and red ribbons”– said Vasilis Kikalos, CSU Welfare & Education Officer.

The initiative was exceedingly welcomed by our student. Among others our Students Union (CSU) plans will be particularly focused on welfare oriented activities and events like this one. 

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