The exhibition hall has been hopping with protests.
After Tuesday's rallying cry of "Rights Here, Rights Now," activists have staged marches, sit-ins and other protests to demand that very thing. One group, led by chants of "Pharma Greed Kills," marched through the exhibition hall to tell the pharmaceutical companies located there that they want more affordable access and more research on vaccines. Protesters, fists up and signs bobbing, methodically circled each pharmaceutical booth to shout in unison: "Shame! Shame! Shame!"
Another group marched through the hall to advocate for a truly global approach to AIDS funding. With cardboard signs proclaiming "MENA (Middle East/Northern Africa) Rights Now," this coalition activated for the rights of Middle Easterners, Northern Africans and indigenous peoples. Over in the global village, the Global Fund protesters continue their living statue protests, with at least two people in solemn makeup and costume standing sentry at all times.
It's exciting to see so many people gathered for a great cause! Hopefully we'll see plenty more today.
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