Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (SM/NR)
Mangalore, Oct 22: A national convention on the Health and Rights of the HIV- Affected people will be organized by the Karavali Positive Women and Child Network (KPWCN) at Shobavana, Moodbidri near here, on January 23 and January 24, 2008.
The KPWN is a city-based non government body of HIV- infected people that works for the welfare of people with AIDS and HIV in association with other institutes.
According to a press release, the main objective of this two day convention is to create an ambiance of poise among the people infected with AIDS / HIV virus which will enable them to be able to participate actively in the mainstream society’s activities.
The other objective is to urge the government to create employment opportunities like self-employment schemes for HIV positives, inform people on the latest research and developments related to the disease at international level, informed the release.
The two-day programme will be residential in nature. Food and accommodation will be provided to participants. For further details and registration contact: VALORED, St Joseph’s Highland Compound, Lower Bendore, Mangalore – 575 002 or email at valored@rediffmail.com and harshadsouza@gmail.com