On This Day 1991: Princess Diana Challenges Childhood AIDS Stigma With Hugs
On This Day 1991: Princess Diana Challenges Childhood AIDS Stigma With Hugs

The Princess was a leading figure in de-stigmatising those with HIV, and she drew attention to the plight of children with HIV, encouraging others to give victims a hug.

She encouraged compassion and said the illness could otherwise turn into a "plague which will create fear and suspicion in place of goodwill and humanity." Report by Guinnesse.

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