In observation of the World Aids Day (WAD), a series of activities to enhance awareness about HIV commenced with a walkathon starting from the InterContinental Hotel to Qurum Natural Park yesterday. Dr Rasheed bin Safi al Huraibi, Secretary-General for National Committee for Human Rights, presided over the launch of a chain of events including an exhibition of health education activities at the Qurum Natural Park.
The programme of this annual event that is observed in December includes skill bicycle show, free style, quiz contests for children and adults alike, painting, theatre stage, documentary film, folklore performance and children’s games among many other attractions.
The two-day exhibition that concludes today is aimed at enhancing awareness about this disease with emphasis on supporting people living with HIV with their rights by preventing stigma and discrimination against them.
The occasion that has been held under the WAD’s theme — I Live my Rights, I Respect other People’s Rights, stresses on provision of access for all to HIV prevention, treatment and care as a critical part of human rights, said Dr Ali bin Ahmed Salim Ba Omar, Head of HIV/Aids Section, Ministry of Health (MoH).
Likewise, as part of this year’s central concern for a comprehensive HIV response, the global community will focus attention on protecting human rights of all people affected by HIV and those vulnerable to the disease, he stated.
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