The red ribbon, as an awareness ribbon, is used as the symbol for the solidarity of people living with HIV/AIDS, and for the awareness and prevention of drug abuse and drunk driving.
A person wearing a red awareness ribbon
Actor Jason Priestley wearing a red awareness ribbon at the 1992 Emmy Awards
A large red ribbon hangs between columns in the north portico of the White House for World AIDS Day, November 30, 2007.
Awareness ribbons are symbols meant to show support or raise consciousness for a cause. Different colors and patterns are associated with different issues.
A person wearing a red ribbon to raise awareness and support of AIDS
Yellow ribbon marking a tree