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Sadiq Khan Commits Funding for First Step in Creating Memorial for HIV and AIDS Victims

Sadiq Khan Commits Funding for First Step in Creating Memorial for HIV and AIDS Victims

London's first permanent memorial for HIV/AIDS victims is in the works, with Mayor Sadiq Khan pledging £130,000 in funding on World AIDS Day.
Slated for completion by 2026, the monument will stand near the site of the UK's inaugural HIV/AIDS ward, symbolizing solidarity and challenging the ongoing stigma against those living with HIV.

The search for an artist to design the memorial is currently underway. AIDS Memory UK, the charity spearheading the initiative, is collaborating with the mayor's diversity commission to refine the concept. The memorial will reflect on the past struggles and triumphs of the HIV/AIDS community, emphasizing the need to end HIV transmission and related deaths while honoring those affected by the disease.

The mayor has set his sights on eliminating new HIV infections in London by 2030, with City Hall citing that nearly all diagnosed Londoners are receiving treatment. Additionally, the mayor has recently joined the 'HIV Confident Charter' to combat workplace discrimination, advocating other organizations to follow suit and has partnered with the Terrence Higgins Trust to promote awareness through an ambassadors program.

City Hall's efforts aim to eradicate stigmatization faced by HIV-positive individuals, including social isolation and outdated medical practices. The plan to end new HIV cases by 2030 is an ambitious goal with no one left behind.

In conjunction with this project, a memorial for transatlantic slave trade victims is also set to be unveiled in 2026 near Canary Wharf, demonstrating London's commitment to commemorating its diverse history.
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