Sidaction is a major French public event that started in 1994 in France for raising awareness and collecting charitable funds for AIDS.
In 2008 the French underwear manufacturer Hom, which is part of the Triumph International brand, launched a special edition of men's maxi brief which incorporated a condom pocket, supplied complete with condom, and included a waistband with the words 'Safe love' with the red ribbon symbol on one leg.
[1] In 1999, all revenue from the controversial French hit "Je te rends ton amour" sung by Mylène Farmer were donated to Sidaction.
In 2018, Sidaction released a new charity song "Sa raison d'être 2018" with the participation of a great number of artists.
Tha artists include Florent Pagny, Patrick Bruel, Zazie, Marc Lavoine, Carla Bruni, Jenifer, Shy'm, Keen V. Pascal Obispo also invited younger artists like Slimane, Vianney, Zaz, Amir, Tal, the Brigitte duo, Christophe Maé, Vincent Niclo, Elodie Frégé, Emmanuel Moire, Michaël Gregorio, Lisandro Cuxi, Christophe Willem, Kids United etc.