Aung San Suu Kyi To Launch Aids 2014 In Melbourne

Respect for the human rights of people living with HIV must be promoted, Aung San Suu Kyi said earlier this year. We also need to protect the people who live on the fringes of society who struggle every day to maintain their dignity and basic human rights. I believe that with true compassionthe invisible cord that binds us to other human beings regardless of race, personal status, religion and national borderswe can get results for all people. Michel Sidibe, executive Director of UNAIDS, told the Star Observer he was honoured to to be joining the famed political activist, who is also an UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, on her visit to Australia. She will inspire the people of Australia to speak out against HIV stigma and discrimination on World AIDS Day, he said. Wendy McCarthy, chair of the Pacific Friends of the Global Fund, said the presence of Aung San Suu Kyi would help focus world attention on Melbourne less than a year out from when it will host the AIDS 2014 conference. You will find the original content at this website http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/local-news/new-south-wales-news/aung-sann-to-launch-aids-2014-in-melbourne/112583
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