More than 100 names were recited at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Roseburg on Monday night, in honor of Douglas County residents who died from HIV or AIDS.

On Sunday, many of those affected directly or indirectly by AIDS and HIV stood in solidarity on World AIDS Day.

World AIDS Day is observed Dec. 1 each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness that human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is still among us. It is also a day to unite with others around the world to prevent HIV,

HIV attacks the immune system, compromising its ability to combat infections, and progresses to AIDS if untreated. HIV spreads through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. While ART prevents progression to AIDS,

It is held on December 1 to raise awareness about the prevention. From theme to history, here's all you need to know.

World AIDS Day, observed on December 1st, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and honours those lost to the disease. It's crucial to understand that the two are not the same - HIV is a virus, whereas AIDS is the final,