Abstract Book Vol. 2 [International Conference on AIDS (14th: 2002: Barcelona, Spain)]

XIV International AIDS Conference

Abstracts ThPeF7963-ThPeF7967 583

Presenting author: Richard Serunkuuma, TASO Mulago, Upper Mulago Hospital, PRO.Box 11485, Kampala, Uganda, Tel.: [phone], Fax: +256 41
530412, E-mail: tasomul @ infocom.co.ug
ThPeF7963 Human rights and stigmatization of hiv/aids in
Honduras
J.A. Fernandez- Vasquez1, O.M. Avila2, L. Sagastume2. 1MD, Proyecto
Sidacom, Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras; 2BS, Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras
Issues: The theme of human rights (HHRR) and aids, has been scarcely discussed in the approach to fight the aids epidemic in Honduras. Persons living
with hiv/aids (PLWA) continuosly are subjected to violations and constraints of
their HHRR, as well to stigmatization and marginalization.
Description: Recently, the National Aids Program, coordinated a national consultation with organizations and institutions involved, aimed to debate the main
issues that hinder the development of HHRR in the field of hiv/aids epidemic, as
well to see the advances reached until now in the context of the naissance democracy. By means of a critical process, social, political, medical, public and private
factors, were discussed in workshops that involved the PLWA organizations, government institutions, private sector and international cooperation agencies.
Lessons learned: Currently, PLWA are confronting serious difficulties to access
to care and social services, including opportunities to a suitable job, lack of adequate medical manegement, e.g., there are not antiretroviral therapies, and facing
social discrimination and stigmatization.
Recommendations: Notwithstanding the advance in the legal area, with a special law on hiv/aids, the formulation of policies, and a national strategic plan to
fight the epidemic, the national response requires to enhance the interinstitutional
coordination, to reinforce the information/education/communication processes, to
upgrade the quality of social and health services, and to introduce the aids issue
in the national plan against poverty eradication. The most relevant contributions
emphasize the necessity to rise the HHRR profile of the PLWA, amking of it an
issue of public opinion, debate, and continuos problematization, looking for an
increasing commitment of government and society.
Presenting author: jorge alberto fern.ndez-vasquez, proyecto sidacom, p.o.box
6443, tegucigalpa, m.d.c., Honduras, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-mail: [email protected]
ThPeF7964 Moving on... with HIV / AIDS Stigma and
discrimination reduction programme The norton
urban post-test support services experience
P.P. Pasipamire. Tsungirirai, Tsungirirai Aids Service Organisation, PO. Box 07,
Norton, Zimbabwe
Issue: HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination are common problems that have
not been adequately addressed through HIV/AIDS programs/activities. While
stigma and discrimination are very high there are very little anti-stigma and antidiscrimination activities in Zimbabwe. HIV/AIDS is a disease of shame. People
with HIV are shunned and treated with contempt and described as immoral.
Descriptions: Tsungirirai, the implementing organisation, in collaboration with
Pact Zimbabwe has embarked on a Post Test Support Services program known
as the "Moving On..." Club, in a bid to reduce the stigma and discrimination
surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Moving On... Club is for those people
who have had the courage to take an HIV test, irrespective of the status. They
come together on fixed days at the club venue to share experiences and support each other. Support services offered at the club will help them to move on.. in practical and hopeful ways. This poster presentation seeks to look at the
various strategies and activities employed by the Moving On... Club to address
the issues of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. These include live testimonies,
campaigns, marches and games to break the silence.
Lessons learnt: The club, which started with just a few members, has continued to attract more members: Men, women and youth. This is because more and
more people are now testing to know their HIV status in order to make informed
decisions and live positively. Through activities such as community awareness
marches, live testimonies and continuous support for each other they have reduced the stigma and discrimination surrounding the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Recommendations: There is need for the Public and Private Sectors of Zimbabwe to address issues of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination, which are hindering the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Presenting author: Pindiso Pasipamire, Tsungirirai Aids Service Organisation,
P.O. Box 07, Norton, Zimbabwe, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone], E-mail:
tsungi @ mweb.co.zw
ThPeF7965 Children orphaned by AIDS
M. Mohammed Nazeem. Vasavya mahila mandali, Vasavya mahila mandali,
Benz circle, Vijayawada, Andhra pradesh 520010, india

Issue: In Andhra Pradesh the Care and Support program has estimated that
there is more number of children living or deceased HIV - infected mothers. Of
these majority have already been orphaned. The mothers of the overwhelming
majority of these children are suffering from HIV - related illness and lack the
physical strength or family and financial support to take care of their children. All
these children face deprivation and orphan hood in the years ahead.

Description: The consequent trauma that the children face after the death of
the HIV affected parent is more intensive than that of any child who looses their
parent by natural death. The children's distress is often compounded by the prejudice and social exclusion directed at individuals with HIV and their families. This
stigma may translate into denial of access to schooling, health care and of the
inheritance rights of orphaned children. In this respect girls may be at a further
disadvantage.
Lessons learnt: The extended family is the traditional social security system in
which orphaned children by AIDS, to be taken in by aunts and uncles or even
grand parents, who may have little income and may have been counting themselves on being supported by the very son or daughter who dies of AIDS.
Financial pressures on those least able to afford them have inevitably increased.
The relation between HIV/AIDS impoverishment and denial of human rights is
apparent is the impact of the epidemic on children who have been orphaned by
AIDS.
Recommendations: Emergency material support and vocational training for
these orphans.
INGOs are helping to place orphans in foster homes and provide training and
assistance.
More focus on farm projects, secondary education and housing for AIDS - affected families.
Finance is an important consideration. Involvement in these orphaned children
is necessary for a stable future, both for the children themselves and for their
communities.
Presenting author: Mohammed Nazeem Nazeem, Vasavya mahila mandali,
Benz circle, Vijayawada, Andhra pradesh 520010, India, Tel.: [phone],
Fax: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]
ThPeF7966 The implication of the PLWAs in the fighting
against AIDS
L. N'Vendo Mozialo1, M. Massanga2, J. Tebero3. 1RECAPEV Central African
Republic; 2CNLS, Bangui; 3Univ. of Bangui, Bangui, Central African Republic
Background: The rapid propagation of the HIV/AIDS at begining of the year 1990
gave rise to the persons living with the human immuno - deficiency virus to regroup in the Association. The objective of this organization was to promote the
fundamental rights of the PLWAs. To day, it is be proved correct to insist on the
orientation of these persons and their taking over in the all levels.Objectives: to
form an harmonious instance among the PLWAs; to fight against the rejection
of the PLWAs in the community environment; to sensitive the population through
testomies ein schools, churches and communities; to reduce te socio- economic
impact of the HIV on the PLWAs.
Methods: The sensibilization by target groups to orientate the infected persons;
The fformation of PLWAs to the sensibilization and the advice at home; Having
restaurant to give food to the PLWAs; Installation of the 8 centers of the Central
African Republic Network of the persons living with the HIV in the 8 Prefectures
in the country.
Results: Existence of the restaurant Central African Network of the PLWAs in
Bangui -Increasing numbers of the members of the central African network of
the PLWAs - Increasing rate of the persons accepting to analyse their blood in
the detection services - 50% of PLWAs have been taken over by the specialised
services.
Conclusion: The regrouping of the PLWAs in association contributed to the maintenance of their health also to fight against AIDS in the different social groups
Central African Republic.
Presenting author: Luc N'Vendo Mozialo, POBox 1416, Central African Republic, Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone], E-mail: snls-mst@intnet.
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ThPeF7967I Human rights and stigmatization of persons living
with HIVIAIDS in Honduras
J.A. Fernandez1, OM. Avila1, L. Sagastume1, M. Sierra2. 1SIDACOM Project,
PO Box 6443, Tegucigalpa, MDC, Honduras; 2 Universidad Nacional,
Tegucigalpa, M.D.C., Honduras
Issues: AIDS/HIV epidemic is one of the top ten public health and social problems
in Honduras. Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) are subjected to stigmatization, discrimination, marginalization and violations of their human rights (HHRR).
Description: As part of an intersectorial effort directed by the National
HIV/AIDS/TB programme a special law for HIV/AIDS was approved in 1999. In
order to achieve social empowerement of HHRR and the new approved law, specially among PLWA, a national consultation of diferent sectors was started. This
national consultation involved PLWA organizations, public institutions, international agencies, universities, political institutions, religious organizations, worker
unions, and private sector. A series of workshops and debates were facilitated in
different topics of HHRR, all related national laws, and economic and sociocultural

factors impeding HHRR progress in Honduras.
Lessons learned: PLWA are still facing discrimination and violation of their
HHRR. The approval of a special HIV/AIDS law does not guarantee a social
change against this negative environment. Empowerement and civilian participation, specially of PLWA, are only possible in a context that allow discussion,
reflection and identification of all the available institutions, laws, and social facilities that make posibble the true meaning of living in a democracy.