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International News Lennox Unveils Mandela MemorialAugust 21, 2009 Eurhythmics singer Annie Lennox, in Edinburgh to take part in the Festival of Politics at the Scottish Parliament, has unveiled a stone memorial honoring the city's links with Nelson Mandela and his fight against HIV/AIDS. "It's in our hands to win the fight against HIV," reads the memorial, which includes the handprints of Lennox and a 15-year-old boy living with HIV. Mandela received the "Freedom of the City of Edinburgh" award in 1997. Lennox is a UN ambassador for the former South African president's 46664 charity, named for the number he wore during his years as a political prisoner. Lennox said of the memorial, "As well as honoring Nelson Mandela, it gives the passerby an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the significance of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, which is devastating the lives of millions of people across the continent of Africa and the entire globe." BBC 08.19.2009  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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