Letter: The caring power of red ribbons
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: Simon Garfield, in his piece 'Wear a ribbon, win an Oscar' (30 March), sounds a timely warning that the wearing of a red ribbon in support of people with Aids and their carers could become an empty gesture.
In Britain this has not been a problem. Here, concern for Aids awareness is at grassroots level. But, even at a function such as the Bafta awards, whether one wears a ribbon or not is a matter of personal choice.
It has been our experience at Red Ribbon International that the people who wear the ribbon are also those active in supporting our main aim of keeping the whole issue of HIV-Aids awareness in the public eye. It is through this support that Red Ribbon International has been able to take part in a series of Aids- related conferences both in Britain and abroad, and provide a visible symbol for HIV-Aids awareness and other support to concerned organisations in many countries throughout the world.
The red ribbon is a powerful, internationally recognised symbol, and therein lies its value.
Yours faithfully,
CLAIRE SWINGLER
Chairman of Trustees
Red Ribbon International
London, W1
31 March
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments