Re: Cases of breach of confidentiality of Children by AIDS NGOs

[Guest guest]

Asha,

We work with PLWHA in many countries and the problem you raise is important. I

understand your bitterness. In our work, we avoid making a photo show publicity

of what we do for PLWHA and leave it to them to determine what radio and TV

appearances they opt to participate in. If such programs concern children

living with HIV/AIDS one should act even more cautiously.

However, we have been persuading PLWHA that lecturing the public about reducing

stigma would help only if PLWHA take the courage to speak publicly about the

Virus. PLWHA, in our view are the most important human resource we have for

creating awareness and changing behavior. They would not be able to play that

role of they are timid or speculate on the impact of speaking up.

Please keep fighting and you will help us all save millions all over the world.

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