A short history of the Awareness Ribbon
How did a little folded ribbon become the universal token for so many causes and organizations?. It turns out that wearing ribbons for a cause has a very controversial past. Let’s look into a short history of the awareness ribbon.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases that is characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that then invade the surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
A blue Ribbon for Displaced persons and refugees
On Saturday, 18 February 2023, Cate Blanchett was among a group of stars and United Nations Goodwill Ambassadors making a statement at the 2023 BAFTA Awards.
Ending Gender Based Violence
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
During the period of 25 November – 10 December every year, internationally. The 25th of November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the campaign runs until 10th of December, Human Rights Day.
HIV/AIDS Awareness
World AIDS Day or HIV Aids Awareness Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died.
Understanding Breast Cancer Awareness
Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a prevalent and life-threatening disease that affects women worldwide. In South Africa, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, with statistics showing that 1 in 27 women is at risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.