On Monday 24 November 2025, on the occasion of World AIDS Day 2025, the HIV Berodung service of the Luxembourg Red Cross announced it is organising a series of awareness, prevention and testing initiatives on Monday 1 December.
The organisation noted that the day will also serve as an opportunity to highlight the crucial importance of testing and psychological support for those affected and will feature a “Solidarity Evening” at the POST building in Luxembourg-Gare on the same evening.
In 2024, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide, while 1.3 million new infections were recorded during the same year.
“Receiving an HIV-positive diagnosis remains a challenging event in a person’s life,” emphasised Laurence Mortier, Director of the HIV Berodung service at the Luxembourg Red Cross. “This diagnosis, similar to a grieving process, involves several stages to fully accept living with HIV and cannot be trivialised. That is why we provide free, personalised psychological support through a network of specialised psychologists. Their mission is to support individuals from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey.”
Laurence Mortier also stressed the importance of testing: “It is the only way to access treatment, whether for HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Today, living with HIV is no longer a fatality thanks to effective treatments. People should not be afraid to get tested if they believe they have been at risk.”
Programme for World AIDS Day 2025:
Exceptional Testing and Regular Sessions
⁃ Monday 1 December from 10:00–17:00: Free exceptional testing at the headquarters of the Luxembourg Red Cross.
⁃ Monday 1 December from 17:00–19:00: Opening of the testing centre at 94 Boulevard du Général Patton in Luxembourg-Pulvermühl.
The full list of sessions and testing arrangements is available at: www.aids.lu
Condom and Red Ribbon Distribution
⁃ Monday 1 December from 11:00–14:00: Free distribution of condoms and red ribbons (symbols of solidarity) in the parks around the Luxembourg Red Cross headquarters in the city centre.
Love Bretzel: A Solidarity Treat
⁃ In partnership with Atelier des Saveurs Namur, the HIV Berodung service has relaunched the sale of Love Bretzels until Monday 8 December 2025 in Namur shops. Shaped like a red ribbon, this pastry symbolises support for people living with HIV. €1 from each Love Bretzel sold will be donated to the Luxembourg Red Cross.
Solidarity Evening: “PREVENTIVE ART – Art On Sweatshirt”
⁃ Monday 1 December from 18:00: The award ceremony for the PREVENTIVE ART competition, organised around the theme “My Party, My Safety”, will take place at POST, 38 Place de la Gare, Luxembourg-Gare. The Luxembourg Red Cross said the event demonstrates that social events can be enjoyed safely. The evening will also honour the winners and showcase participants’ projects.
Full programme information can be found at www.croix-rouge.lu.
