Full Coverage: AIDS

28.06.2007 The government of the south Indian state of Kerala has made it clear that discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS will not be tolerated and has readmitted HIV-positive children who were dismissed from a school in December 2006.

28.06.2007 According to the study, 48% of Papuans are unaware of HIV/AIDS, and the number of AIDS cases per 100,000 people in Papua is almost 20 times the national average. In addition, the percentage of people who reported being unaware of HIV/AIDS increased to 74% among uneducated populations in the region.

27.06.2007 An ambitious and innovative reality TV show - Haath se Haath Milaa (Let’s Join Hands) – by BBC World Service Trust, that played a vital role in India’s largest mass media campaign on HIV and AIDS, has won a World Award at the Asia Media Summit 2007.

26.06.2007 To commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse, PVR Nest in India, in association with United Nations (Office of Drug and Crime) and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organising a play on prevention of drug abuse titled 'Mission Possible'. The play will be presented by Barry John's troupe "Imago" on 26 th June, 2007 at PVR Priya, New Delhi, India at 5:30 pm.

18.06.2007

11.06.2007 ActionAid and its partner organisations are coming together for a national Conclave in Hyderabad from 11 to 14 June, 2007. The objective is to provide a platform to the social groups and the marginalize people whose rights have been violated. The conclave will plan out strategies for intervention.

09.06.2007
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany, Jun 8 (IPS) - The Group of Eight industrialised countries suffered a setback Friday in its plan to strengthen intellectual property rights through "promoting innovation - protecting innovation" when the five developing world's leaders -- China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Mexico -- forced a key change in the final statement.