Re: Failure of HIV Prevention Program?. Why Raju thrown out from school?

August 27, 2009

Dear Forum members,

This is completely a case of breach of confidentiality. Further more, the case

gives a picture of grosss violation of Human Rights and Child Rights. The child

will definitely be stigmatised for such a cruel and illegal step of the

headmaster.

The child can't get back his lost rights. But an examplinary action should be

taken against the headmaster for being the prime actor of the violation of

rights of the child.

Again, Government should take suitable step to mainstream HIV education in all

their departments.

Warmly,

Nandi Kishor Sandh

e-mail: <nandi2006s@...>

August 27, 2009

Dear FORUM,

Francis raised very important issues. Lot of incidents happened in our

country where HIV positive kids were discriminated in school settings.

While there is effort made to provide care and support, specially treatment,

there is no concrete effort made to sensitize the constituency which is involved

in providing care and support.

I recollect some time back, Nagpur Municipal Corporation started a separate

school for HIV positive kids

While some NGOs here in Nagpur had opposed the move, there was nothing done on

the part of MSACS. Fortunately, the so called 'bold initiative' from Nagpur

Municipal Corporation never materialized.

It's high time that issues related to children are addressed. These types of

incidents happen every where and NGOs should bring this to the notice of

respective agencies.

F. Borges

e-mail: <listserve@...>

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