The first World AIDS Day came in the wake of the world summit of ministers of health on programmes for AIDS prevention in London in January 1988 which delegates from 148 countries attended. They emphasised the need for worldwide AIDS education, the free exchange of information, and the protection of human rights and dignity. The World Health Organisation recognised the event by declaring December 1 as World AIDS Day. In 1991, the red ribbon became the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It was created by the Visual AIDS Caucus in New York. It made its public debut at the 1991 Tony Awards on the lapel of host Jeremy Irons.
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