NEPWHAN SENSITISE NIGERIANS ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT

-           The Network of People Living With HIV and Aids in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has commenced sensitization of Nigerians on the anti-discrimination Act 2014, on stigmatization of people living with Aids.

-          NEPWHAN National Coordinator, Victor Olaore said the sensitization will create awareness about the penalty of stigmatization and discriminating against people living with HIV.

-          According to him, people living with HIV still suffer a high level of stigmatization and discrimination in the country, especially in the Community

-          Mr. Victor added that NEPWHAN will set up hotlines where people living with HIV, who have crisis or stigmatized could call and have referral and legal services.

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